ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 225493 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.55
Score 0% 71%

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1 Punctual most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
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exalt
elate
catastrophic

Solution
The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."

2 Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology.
74% Answer Correctly
negate
gargantuan
authoritarian
seriousness

Solution
The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."

3 The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness.
54% Answer Correctly
iridescent
lenient
clarity
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 lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality."

4 Salvage most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
comparable
rescue
civility
derelict

Solution
The definition for salvage is "To save from ruin." Used in a sentence: After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage. The definition for comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."

5 Iridescent most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
ramble
fidelity
shimmering
obnoxious

Solution
The definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality." Used in a sentence: The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter. The definition for obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."