ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 441130 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.59
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1 The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness.
54% Answer Correctly
eulogy
derivative
rancorous
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 eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

2 After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies.
80% Answer Correctly
rescind
revive
solace
preclude

Solution
The definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back." Used in a sentence: After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies. The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."

3 All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class.
76% Answer Correctly
turpitude
exception
awe
rule

Solution
The definition for precept is "A general rule of action." Used in a sentence: All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class. The definition for turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

4 Nurture most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
inflammatory
foster
comparable
promote

Solution
The definition for nurture is "To further the development of." Used in a sentence: Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."

5 Accommodate most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
awe
defiant
heed
oblige

Solution
The definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to." Used in a sentence: The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest. The definition for heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."