ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 269085 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.33
Score 0% 67%

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1 Implausible most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
mundane
improbable
unscrupulous
procrastinate

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."

2 Extenuating most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
dubious
mitigating
exalt
demeanor

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 dubious is "questionable.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

3 Sociable most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
flagrant
ramble
genial
archetypal

Solution
The definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship." Used in a sentence: The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation. The definition for flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."

4 Pathos most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
compassion
rancorous
flourish
pallid

Solution
The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."

5 Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection.
74% Answer Correctly
careless
redouble
raucous
rhapsody

Solution
The definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness." Used in a sentence: Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection. The definition for redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."