ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 500579 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.93
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1 Extenuating most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
opportune
mitigating
accentuate
augment

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 opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."

2 The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy.
62% Answer Correctly
grandiose
revoke
remedial
inauspicious

Solution
The definition for corrective is "Intended to correct." Used in a sentence: The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

3 Incidental most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
insolence
petty
supple
solace

Solution
The definition for incidental is "Minor." Used in a sentence: The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses. The definition for supple is "flexible.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

4 The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall.
56% Answer Correctly
entangle
pretentious
impenitent
euphoria

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for entangle is "to involve in trouble.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness."

5 Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill.
67% Answer Correctly
penurious
insinuate
handicap
trove

Solution
The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."