ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 134106 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.37
Score 0% 67%

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1 Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself.
77% Answer Correctly
excuse
oblivious
advantageous
plaudits

Solution
The definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable." Used in a sentence: Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself. The definition for oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."

2 Obnoxious most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
defiant
exception
retroactive
objectionable

Solution
The definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive." Used in a sentence: The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

3 Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition.
67% Answer Correctly
frugal
turmoil
retroactive
patron

Solution
The definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help." Used in a sentence: Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition. The definition for frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

4 Duplicity most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
avian
insolence
dubious
deceit

Solution
The definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action." Used in a sentence: The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity. The definition for dubious is "questionable.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for avian is "Relating to birds."

5 The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism.
78% Answer Correctly
placebo
fickle
proximity
glorify

Solution
The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."