ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 196306 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.70
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1 Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself.
76% Answer Correctly
excuse
periodic
obnoxious
prudent

Solution
The definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable." Used in a sentence: Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself. The definition for periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."

2 Euphoria most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
condone
distortion
insinuate
elation

Solution
The definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Cassandra was overcome with euphoria when she met her long–lost sister. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

3 Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness.
91% Answer Correctly
egotist
repentant
archetypal
cure

Solution
The definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts." Used in a sentence: Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness. The definition for repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."

4 The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness.
54% Answer Correctly
ecstatic
penurious
frugal
mitigating

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 penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

5 Combative most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
extenuating
aggressive
insinuate
buffer

Solution
The definition for combative is "Eager to fight." Used in a sentence: The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing. The definition for insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."