ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 59525 Results

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1 Extenuating most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
derelict
mitigating
lurid
surplus

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 lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."

2 Entangle most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
beneficial
egotist
gargantuan
embroil

Solution
The definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble." Used in a sentence: Jonah regretted entangling Parker in his legal difficulties. The definition for egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."

3 Euphoria most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
advantageous
elation
pantomime
fidelity

Solution
The definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Cassandra was overcome with euphoria when she met her long–lost sister. The definition for fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

4 The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter.
65% Answer Correctly
prune
benevolent
shimmering
defiant

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The definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality." Used in a sentence: The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter. The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."

5 The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime.
60% Answer Correctly
comprehensible
compulsion
corroborate
charade

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The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."