ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 675827 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.14
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1 The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness.
54% Answer Correctly
defiant
aerate
mitigating
belated

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 belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."

2 The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest.
68% Answer Correctly
oblige
colossal
camaraderie
demean

Solution
The definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to." Used in a sentence: The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest. The definition for camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."

3 Prominence most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
clarity
benevolent
renown
onset

Solution
The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."

4 Incidental most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
dubious
petty
disconcert
stealth

Solution
The definition for incidental is "Minor." Used in a sentence: The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses. The definition for dubious is "questionable.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

5 Insinuate most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
fragile
procrastinate
unscrupulous
imply

Solution
The definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly." Used in a sentence: Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying. The definition for procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."