ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 117448 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.43
Score 0% 69%

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1 The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness.
54% Answer Correctly
camaraderie
cunning
catastrophic
mitigating

Solution
The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

2 Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind.
79% Answer Correctly
penurious
servile
hopeless
indecorous

Solution
The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

3 Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment.
89% Answer Correctly
accessible
command
antidote
promote

Solution
The definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something." Used in a sentence: Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment. The definition for antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

4 Fickle most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
extol
erratic
elusive
stern

Solution
The definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable." Used in a sentence: The fickle Senji had a new best friend every month. The definition for extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."

5 Conduit most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
extenuating
opportune
channel
inviolable

Solution
The definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing." Used in a sentence: Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends. The definition for opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."