ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 640213 Results

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1 Extenuating most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
conduit
turmoil
turpitude
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 conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."

2 Punctual most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
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apathetic
interminable
commemorate

Solution
The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

3 The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation.
55% Answer Correctly
civility
parity
awe
genial

Solution
The definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship." Used in a sentence: The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation. The definition for parity is "equality.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

4 Fickle most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
catastrophic
erratic
camaraderie
ecstatic

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The definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable." Used in a sentence: The fickle Senji had a new best friend every month. The definition for camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

5 Placebo most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
disconcert
sugar pill
heinous
comparable

Solution
The definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing." Used in a sentence: Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away. The definition for comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."