ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 308074 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.52
Score 0% 70%

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1 Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself.
76% Answer Correctly
appraise
combustion
excuse
futile

Solution
The definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable." Used in a sentence: Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself. The definition for appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."

2 Drab most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
ethical
combative
placebo
dreary

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The definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous." Used in a sentence: The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

3 Extenuating most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
ramble
mitigating
camaraderie
combative

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 camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."

4 Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying.
82% Answer Correctly
civility
illuminate
gravity
imply

Solution
The definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly." Used in a sentence: Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying. The definition for civility is "politeness.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."

5 The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty.
68% Answer Correctly
periodic
glorify
authoritarian
rancorous

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."