ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 622016 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.67
Score 0% 73%

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1 Untenable most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
censure
baseless
serenity
rhapsody

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 serenity is "calmness.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."

2 Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics.
66% Answer Correctly
elucidate
fidelity
drab
turpitude

Solution
The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."

3 Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude.
67% Answer Correctly
incidental
discern
interminable
impassive

Solution
The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."

4 The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value.
86% Answer Correctly
brandish
beneficial
apathetic
defect

Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

5 Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable.
83% Answer Correctly
induce
untouchable
extenuating
commemorate

Solution
The definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass." Used in a sentence: Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."