ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 501542 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.28
Score 0% 66%

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1 Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself.
76% Answer Correctly
elusive
iridescent
fragile
excuse

Solution
The definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable." Used in a sentence: Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself. The definition for fragile is "delicate.", the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."

2 Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework.
50% Answer Correctly
altruistic
beneficial
periodic
comparable

Solution
The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

3 The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation.
56% Answer Correctly
genial
eloquent
scapegoat
diffident

Solution
The definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship." Used in a sentence: The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."

4 Incumbent most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
precept
heinous
oblilgatory
punctual

Solution
The definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility." Used in a sentence: It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

5 Anthology most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
collection
negate
polarize
exasperation

Solution
The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."