ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 38554 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.51
Score 0% 70%

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1 Exalt most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
meticulous
grandiose
glorify
perception

Solution
The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

2 Servile most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
unscrupulous
extant
slavish
incumbent

Solution
The definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive." Used in a sentence: Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone. The definition for unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."

3 Archetypal most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
incongruous
facade
classic
accessible

Solution
The definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example." Used in a sentence: Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems The definition for incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."

4 The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness.
54% Answer Correctly
mitigating
onset
placebo
recrimination

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 placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."

5 The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing.
89% Answer Correctly
catastrophic
augment
untenable
aggressive

Solution
The definition for combative is "Eager to fight." Used in a sentence: The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing. The definition for augment is "to make greater.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."