ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 333170 Results

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1 Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor.
74% Answer Correctly
intelligle
comprehensible
rehash
mandate

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 rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."

2 The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness.
54% Answer Correctly
garish
buffer
anthology
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 buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

3 Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage.
59% Answer Correctly
refurbish
clarity
hedonism
serene

Solution
The definition for composed is "Calm." Used in a sentence: Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage. The definition for clarity is "clearness.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."

4 The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating.
81% Answer Correctly
repeated
foil
trove
pretense

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 foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

5 Inviolable most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
liability
derivative
untouchable
comparable

Solution
The definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass." Used in a sentence: Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable. The definition for derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."