ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 277534 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.10
Score 0% 62%

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1 The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness.
54% Answer Correctly
fidelity
scapegoat
mitigating
placebo

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 fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

2 The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet.
62% Answer Correctly
implement
disconcert
cover
compulsion

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 disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish."

3 The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released.
47% Answer Correctly
incidental
obdurate
augment
stealth

Solution
The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

4 The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother.
70% Answer Correctly
impudence
gargantuan
absolve
revoke

Solution
The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."

5 Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher.
76% Answer Correctly
surplus
improbable
implement
exception

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."