ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 162430 Results

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1 The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness.
54% Answer Correctly
mitigating
inviolable
euphoria
disconcert

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 inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

2 Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony.
55% Answer Correctly
repentant
gruff
pageantry
benevolent

Solution
The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."

3 After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies.
80% Answer Correctly
rescind
procrastinate
incidental
parity

Solution
The definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back." Used in a sentence: After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies. The definition for parity is "equality.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."

4 The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race.
59% Answer Correctly
pompous
composed
lurid
redouble

Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."

5 Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football.
67% Answer Correctly
incidental
buffoonery
suspect
comparable

Solution
The definition for dubious is "Questionable." Used in a sentence: Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football. The definition for comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."