ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 206586 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.51
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1 Extenuating most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
prominence
conduit
mitigating
heed

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 conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for heed is "To pay attention to.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."

2 Frugal most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
accommodate
adversary
sparing
turmoil

Solution
The definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap." Used in a sentence: The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale. The definition for adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to."

3 Accentuate most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
facade
prominence
highlight
incidental

Solution
The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."

4 Buffer most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
egotist
authoritarian
absolve
cushion

Solution
The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."

5 Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness.
91% Answer Correctly
parity
cure
flaunt
colossal

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 flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."