ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 214482 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.10
Score 0% 62%

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1 Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework.
50% Answer Correctly
equitable
flaunt
corrective
altruistic

Solution
The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."

2 The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness.
54% Answer Correctly
corroborate
embellish
placebo
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 corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

3 Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false.
67% Answer Correctly
neutralize
elusive
prominence
conduit

Solution
The definition for negate is "To make invalid." Used in a sentence: Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false. The definition for prominence is "importance.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."

4 Pomp most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
duplicity
pageantry
heinous
sociable

Solution
The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."

5 "Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over."
85% Answer Correctly
refurbish
entangle
distortion
review

Solution
The definition for rehash is "To discuss again." Used in a sentence: "Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over." The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."