ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 122207 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.94
Score 0% 59%

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1 Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor.
74% Answer Correctly
immoderate
disconcert
accommodate
intelligle

Solution
The definition for comprehensible is "Understandable." Used in a sentence: Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor. The definition for immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to."

2 Rosa used her clairvoyance to help Alexander find his lost keys.
57% Answer Correctly
awe
retroactive
censure
divination

Solution
The definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception." Used in a sentence: Rosa used her clairvoyance to help Alexander find his lost keys. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."

3 The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors.
59% Answer Correctly
gaudy
retroactive
inviolable
lenient

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."

4 The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness.
54% Answer Correctly
implement
mitigating
opportune
ecstatic

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 implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

5 Benevolent most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
inauspicious
awe
pallid
altruistic

Solution
The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."