ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 296318 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.90
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1 Comparable most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
finite
akin
corroborate
garish

Solution
The definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent." Used in a sentence: Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert. The definition for garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for finite is "Having definite limits.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."

2 The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating.
81% Answer Correctly
periodic
entangle
absolve
repeated

Solution
The definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals." Used in a sentence: The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating. The definition for entangle is "to involve in trouble.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

3 Extenuating most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
prudent
conduit
oblivious
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 conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

4 Walter's trove of vintage baseball cards was worth thousands of dollars.
59% Answer Correctly
pretentious
cache
moderate
plaudits

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 moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."

5 Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right.
43% Answer Correctly
obnoxious
waffle
scapegoat
eulogy

Solution
The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."