ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 404708 Results

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1 Extenuating most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
genial
indecorous
advantageous
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 genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

2 Pomp most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
pageantry
servile
aesthete
heed

Solution
The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for heed is "To pay attention to.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."

3 Accentuate most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
revive
highlight
heed
genial

Solution
The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for heed is "To pay attention to.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

4 Euphoria most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
corrosive
penurious
brandish
elation

Solution
The definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Cassandra was overcome with euphoria when she met her long–lost sister. The definition for brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

5 Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company.
58% Answer Correctly
disconcert
benefactor
keen
comparable

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The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."