ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 407736 Results

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1 The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness.
54% Answer Correctly
futile
liability
interminable
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 liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."

2 Rancorous most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
comprehensible
drab
incongruous
bitter

Solution
The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."

3 Celebrated most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
admired
incisive
incidental
parity

Solution
The definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected." Used in a sentence: The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress. The definition for parity is "equality.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."

4 The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher.
59% Answer Correctly
benevolent
meticulous
eulogy
flourish

Solution
The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

5 Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery.
62% Answer Correctly
sociable
drub
buffoonery
jocularity

Solution
The definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior." Used in a sentence: Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."