ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 608446 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.44
Score 0% 69%

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1 The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness.
54% Answer Correctly
redouble
supple
revive
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 revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."

2 Untenable most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
pretentious
baseless
corrosive
exasperation

Solution
The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

3 Wanda read the dictionary every night to augment her vocabulary.
81% Answer Correctly
elusive
rail
condone
enhance

Solution
The definition for augment is "To make greater." Used in a sentence: Wanda read the dictionary every night to augment her vocabulary. The definition for condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."

4 Implausible most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
melee
improbable
corrosive
regurgitate

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."

5 In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic.
69% Answer Correctly
punctual
antiquated
brandish
redouble

Solution
The definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time." Used in a sentence: In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."