ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 32713 Results

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1 Comparable most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
akin
duplicity
rancorous
discern

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 duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

2 Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling.
70% Answer Correctly
impenitent
dreadful
opportune
exasperation

Solution
The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."

3 Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology.
73% Answer Correctly
seriousness
epistolary
frugal
punctual

Solution
The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

4 The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills.
56% Answer Correctly
insolence
derelict
buffer
commonplace

Solution
The definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary." Used in a sentence: The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills. The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

5 Elusive most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
immoderate
untenable
evasive
revoke

Solution
The definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp." Used in a sentence: The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble. The definition for immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."