ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 648321 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.76
Score 0% 75%

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1 Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology.
74% Answer Correctly
salvage
extenuating
seriousness
appalling

Solution
The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

2 Manifest most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
lenient
evident
serenity
comprehensible

Solution
The definition for manifest is "Obvious." Used in a sentence: James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose. The definition for lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."

3 Flaw most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
diffident
defect
impenitent
pantomime

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 pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

4 Moderate most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
medium
melodious
disdain
brandish

Solution
The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

5 Polarize most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
divide
brandish
pallid
implement

Solution
The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."