ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 227250 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.79
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1 The genial host warmly greeted his many guests.
78% Answer Correctly
pleasant
anthology
disconcert
melee

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

2 "Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over."
84% Answer Correctly
ploy
review
pathos
derelict

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 pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."

3 "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client.
80% Answer Correctly
periodic
appraise
extant
verify

Solution
The definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence." Used in a sentence: "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client. The definition for appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

4 Extenuating most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
untenable
combative
mitigating
drab

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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 combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

5 Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush.
82% Answer Correctly
fragile
antidote
igniting
liability

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The definition for combustion is "Act of burning." Used in a sentence: Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. The definition for antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."