ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 29942 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.69
Score 0% 74%

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1 The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness.
55% Answer Correctly
indecorous
mitigating
buffer
immoderate

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 immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

2 Compulsion most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
implement
clarity
urge
mandate

Solution
The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."

3 Comprehensible most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
trove
intelligle
opportune
manifest

Solution
The definition for comprehensible is "Understandable." Used in a sentence: Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor. The definition for manifest is "obvious.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for trove is "Valuable collection."

4 Refurbish most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
renovate
surplus
buffoonery
heinous

Solution
The definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen." Used in a sentence: Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."

5 The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain.
71% Answer Correctly
cushion
flaunt
onset
scamper

Solution
The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."