ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 273159 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.26
Score 0% 65%

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1 Immoderate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
corroborate
combustion
heed
excessive

Solution
The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."

2 Pretense most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
anthology
cover
corrective
duplicity

Solution
The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."

3 Extenuating most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
revive
methodical
mitigating
pathos

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 revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

4 Solace most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
appalling
revive
comfort
placebo

Solution
The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

5 The impatient Zoe found the longwinded lecture interminable.
68% Answer Correctly
fragile
entangle
discern
ceaseless

Solution
The definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless." Used in a sentence: The impatient Zoe found the longwinded lecture interminable. The definition for entangle is "to involve in trouble.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."