ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 171694 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.90
Score 0% 58%

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1 Interminable most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
clairvoyance
ceaseless
frugal
trove

Solution
The definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless." Used in a sentence: The impatient Zoe found the longwinded lecture interminable. The definition for clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for trove is "Valuable collection."

2 Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion.
48% Answer Correctly
accommodate
insinuate
veneration
illuminate

Solution
The definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder." Used in a sentence: Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to."

3 Surplus most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
flaunt
surfeit
regale
ecstatic

Solution
The definition for surplus is "Excess." Used in a sentence: Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party. The definition for ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."

4 The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry.
59% Answer Correctly
caustic
incidental
revive
naive

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."

5 The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness.
54% Answer Correctly
corrosive
mitigating
incumbent
comparable

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 corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."