ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 434253 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.45
Score 0% 69%

Review

1 Extenuating most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
repentant
discern
composed
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 repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."

2 Aerate most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
rhapsody
diffident
camaraderie
oxygenate

Solution
The definition for aerate is "To supply with air." Used in a sentence: Every spring, Soloman used his tiller to aerate the compact soil. The definition for rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

3 The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism.
77% Answer Correctly
exalt
mandate
penurious
glorify

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 penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."

4 The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing.
80% Answer Correctly
pale
discern
embellish
raspy

Solution
The definition for pallid is "Lacking color." Used in a sentence: The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."

5 Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery.
62% Answer Correctly
jocularity
demean
garish
avian

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 demean is "to lower status.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."