ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 572919 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.34
Score 0% 67%

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1 Exception most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
buffoonery
anomaly
embellish
corroborate

Solution
The definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply." Used in a sentence: The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."

2 Extol most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
euphoria
buffoonery
glorify
finite

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for finite is "Having definite limits.", and the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness."

3 Mediate most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
clairvoyance
arbitrate
pathos
negate

Solution
The definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile." Used in a sentence: The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. The definition for negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."

4 The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding.
87% Answer Correctly
enormous
clairvoyance
melodious
benefactor

Solution
The definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic." Used in a sentence: The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding. The definition for clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

5 Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter.
61% Answer Correctly
sociable
abate
insolence
unnerve

Solution
The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."