ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 1513 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.09
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1 The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness.
54% Answer Correctly
interminable
indecorous
ecstatic
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 interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

2 Defiant most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
impudent
raspy
appraise
trove

Solution
The definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance." Used in a sentence: The defiant toddler refused to leave the park. The definition for trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."

3 Immoderate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
rhapsody
excessive
composed
authoritarian

Solution
The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for composed is "calm.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."

4 The supple leather coat draped like soft cloth around her shoulders.
54% Answer Correctly
raucous
methodical
pliant
clarity

Solution
The definition for supple is "Flexible." Used in a sentence: The supple leather coat draped like soft cloth around her shoulders. The definition for methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."

5 The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile.
59% Answer Correctly
apathetic
melee
written
recrimination

Solution
The definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters." Used in a sentence: The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."