ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 216680 Results

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1 The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness.
54% Answer Correctly
interminable
clarity
mitigating
inauspicious

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 inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."

2 Embellish most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
adorn
authoritarian
serenity
frugal

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The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for serenity is "calmness.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."

3 The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors.
59% Answer Correctly
unscrupulous
gaudy
sociable
ramble

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."

4 Antidote most nearly means:
91% Answer Correctly
interminable
cure
pantomime
refurbish

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 interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

5 Pomp most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
pageantry
polarize
corroborate
compulsion

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 corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."