ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 647900 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.53
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1 Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself.
76% Answer Correctly
excuse
frugal
defiant
appalling

Solution
The definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable." Used in a sentence: Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself. The definition for frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."

2 Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet.
74% Answer Correctly
ramble
censure
pretentious
excessive

Solution
The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

3 Eulogy most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
penurious
exception
discern
homage

Solution
The definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased." Used in a sentence: Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."

4 Liability most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
flaw
extol
intricate
handicap

Solution
The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."

5 The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother.
70% Answer Correctly
colossal
composed
impudence
fidelity

Solution
The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."