ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 252682 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness.
54% Answer Correctly
demean
heed
mitigating
extenuating

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 demean is "to lower status.", the definition for heed is "To pay attention to.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

2 Euphoria most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
garish
fidelity
scapegoat
elation

Solution
The definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Cassandra was overcome with euphoria when she met her long–lost sister. The definition for garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."

3 Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise.
68% Answer Correctly
incongruous
supple
curtail
divide

Solution
The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

4 Demeanor most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
deferment
recrimination
inviolable
disposition

Solution
The definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others." Used in a sentence: Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor. The definition for inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

5 Redouble most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
intensify
flagrant
commemorate
facade

Solution
The definition for redouble is "To make twice as great." Used in a sentence: As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field. The definition for commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."