ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 231926 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.80
Score 0% 76%

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1 Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology.
74% Answer Correctly
seriousness
recrimination
extol
appalling

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 recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

2 The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate.
71% Answer Correctly
plaudits
negate
surplus
detect

Solution
The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."

3 The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit.
70% Answer Correctly
incongruous
trim
conduit
recrimination

Solution
The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."

4 Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable.
84% Answer Correctly
gruff
untouchable
refurbish
benevolent

Solution
The definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass." Used in a sentence: Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable. The definition for gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

5 Civility most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
polarize
repentant
archaic
courtesy

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."