ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 195332 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.46
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1 Heinous most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
extol
aerate
antidote
odious

Solution
The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."

2 The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring.
72% Answer Correctly
dreary
impenitent
fragile
intricate

Solution
The definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous." Used in a sentence: The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring. The definition for fragile is "delicate.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."

3 Extenuating most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
salvage
revive
mitigating
repentant

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 repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."

4 The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language.
88% Answer Correctly
accentuate
conduit
fidelity
approachable

Solution
The definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach." Used in a sentence: The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language. The definition for fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing."

5 Recrimination most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
melodious
counterclaim
inauspicious
preclude

Solution
The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."