ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 303903 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.60
Score 0% 72%

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1 The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness.
54% Answer Correctly
mitigating
stifle
brandish
pretense

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 stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

2 Jonah regretted entangling Parker in his legal difficulties.
61% Answer Correctly
prune
embroil
extant
induce

Solution
The definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble." Used in a sentence: Jonah regretted entangling Parker in his legal difficulties. The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."

3 Immoderate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
excessive
accentuate
beneficial
embellish

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 accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."

4 After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies.
80% Answer Correctly
authoritarian
rescind
preclude
insinuate

Solution
The definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back." Used in a sentence: After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies. The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."

5 Proximity most nearly means:
91% Answer Correctly
beneficial
futile
incumbent
nearness

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The definition for proximity is "Closeness." Used in a sentence: The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes. The definition for incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."