ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 190470 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.46
Score 0% 69%

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1 Derelict most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
disdain
prune
destitute
drub

Solution
The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."

2 Finite most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
distortion
derivative
implement
limited

Solution
The definition for finite is "Having definite limits." Used in a sentence: The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish."

3 Exalt most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
pantomime
compulsion
pathos
glorify

Solution
The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

4 Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college.
69% Answer Correctly
colossal
deferment
comfort
comprehensible

Solution
The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."

5 Extenuating most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
equitable
mitigating
gargantuan
futile

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 gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."