ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 524013 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.32
Score 0% 66%

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1 Mundane most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
penurious
beneficial
commonplace
facade

Solution
The definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary." Used in a sentence: The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills. The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."

2 The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing.
89% Answer Correctly
buffer
aggressive
supple
condone

Solution
The definition for combative is "Eager to fight." Used in a sentence: The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing. The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."

3 Extenuating most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
intricate
cunning
negate
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 cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."

4 The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable.
61% Answer Correctly
implausible
retrograde
liability
apathetic

Solution
The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. 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 implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

5 The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche.
71% Answer Correctly
regale
incite
inflammatory
flagrant

Solution
The definition for induce is "To influence or cause." Used in a sentence: The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche. The definition for flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."