ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 163327 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.97
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1 Extenuating most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
elusive
drab
mitigating
iridescent

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 elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality."

2 The fickle Senji had a new best friend every month.
60% Answer Correctly
pretentious
erratic
ploy
rhapsody

Solution
The definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable." Used in a sentence: The fickle Senji had a new best friend every month. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

3 The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing.
80% Answer Correctly
flagrant
turmoil
accommodate
pale

Solution
The definition for pallid is "Lacking color." Used in a sentence: The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing. The definition for accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."

4 The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account.
49% Answer Correctly
impenitent
colossal
glaring
turmoil

Solution
The definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive." Used in a sentence: The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account. The definition for turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."

5 The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant.
55% Answer Correctly
accommodate
periodic
fickle
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 periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable."