ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 240115 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.78
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1 Condone most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
excuse
condone
ramble
solace

Solution
The definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable." Used in a sentence: Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself. The definition for condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."

2 Extol most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
avian
ploy
glorify
immoderate

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."

3 The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism.
77% Answer Correctly
retroactive
combative
glorify
refurbish

Solution
The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."

4 Drub most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
aerate
refurbish
stealth
beat

Solution
The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed."

5 Compulsion most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
urge
perception
cunning
pantomime

Solution
The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."