ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 132586 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.18
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1 The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness.
54% Answer Correctly
fidelity
mitigating
rehash
corroborate

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 corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."

2 His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force.
69% Answer Correctly
civility
facade
equitable
cognition

Solution
The definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding." Used in a sentence: His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force. The definition for civility is "politeness.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."

3 Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious.
50% Answer Correctly
melee
seditious
extol
surplus

Solution
The definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger." Used in a sentence: Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious. The definition for surplus is "excess.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."

4 Frugal most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
benefactor
demean
prominence
sparing

Solution
The definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap." Used in a sentence: The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale. The definition for prominence is "importance.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."

5 The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding.
87% Answer Correctly
discern
condone
adversary
enormous

Solution
The definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic." Used in a sentence: The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding. The definition for adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."