ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 258004 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.30
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1 The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness.
54% Answer Correctly
exasperation
ramble
immoderate
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 exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."

2 Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date.
59% Answer Correctly
surplus
extant
observe
egotist

Solution
The definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony." Used in a sentence: Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date. The definition for extant is "currently existing.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."

3 Walter's trove of vintage baseball cards was worth thousands of dollars.
59% Answer Correctly
grandiose
cache
conduit
fraud

Solution
The definition for trove is "Valuable collection." Used in a sentence: Walter's trove of vintage baseball cards was worth thousands of dollars. The definition for fraud is "trick.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

4 Avian most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
punctual
bird–like
pallid
recrimination

Solution
The definition for avian is "Relating to birds." Used in a sentence: The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends." The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

5 Curtail most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
shorten
methodical
composed
turpitude

Solution
The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."