ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 35284 Results

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1 Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself.
77% Answer Correctly
drub
excuse
pretense
benevolent

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 benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."

2 The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall.
56% Answer Correctly
absolve
pretentious
clarity
epistolary

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for clarity is "clearness.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."

3 Elusive most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
extenuating
intricate
evasive
procrastinate

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 procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."

4 Discern most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
adversary
detect
composed
pallid

Solution
The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

5 Rhapsody most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
ecstasy
incumbent
ramble
disdain

Solution
The definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Lorraine was in rhapsody when she was accepte to the college of her dreams. The definition for incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."