ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 2513 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.60
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1 Extenuating most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
unscrupulous
exasperation
extant
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 extant is "currently existing.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."

2 Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop.
55% Answer Correctly
blowhard
repel
insinuate
colossal

Solution
The definition for egotist is "Self–important person." Used in a sentence: Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop. The definition for insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."

3 Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind.
80% Answer Correctly
unscrupulous
hopeless
prudent
accessible

Solution
The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for accessible is "easy to reach or to approach.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."

4 Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush.
82% Answer Correctly
implement
polarize
igniting
catastrophic

Solution
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 implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."

5 Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment.
89% Answer Correctly
pretense
renovate
trove
naive

Solution
The definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen." Used in a sentence: Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment. The definition for pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for trove is "Valuable collection."