ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 155521 Results

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1 Extenuating most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
cunning
eulogy
mitigating
precept

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 cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

2 His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force.
69% Answer Correctly
melee
cognition
gruff
cunning

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 melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

3 Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult.
57% Answer Correctly
servile
judicious
refurbish
trove

Solution
The definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd." Used in a sentence: Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult. The definition for trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

4 Deferment most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
postponement
fragile
duplicity
parity

Solution
The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for parity is "equality.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."

5 Commemorate most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
observe
stifle
diffident
composed

Solution
The definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony." Used in a sentence: Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date. The definition for composed is "calm.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."