ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 560213 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.86
Score 0% 77%

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1 Condone most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
unscrupulous
excuse
revive
pantomime

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 revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."

2 The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain.
71% Answer Correctly
extenuating
gruff
cushion
beneficial

Solution
The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

3 Turmoil most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
chaos
flaw
salvage
rehash

Solution
The definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation." Used in a sentence: The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized. The definition for salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for flaw is "An imperfection."

4 Repel most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
incisive
repulse
genial
archaic

Solution
The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."

5 Fraud most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
lenient
compulsion
incumbent
deceit

Solution
The definition for fraud is "Trick." Used in a sentence: The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors. The definition for lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."