ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 68127 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.32
Score 0% 66%

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1 Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States.
65% Answer Correctly
opportune
retroactive
baseless
stealth

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 retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."

2 The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness.
54% Answer Correctly
mitigating
liability
disconcert
prominence

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 prominence is "importance.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

3 Beneficial most nearly means:
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exalt
advantageous
distortion
catastrophic

Solution
The definition for beneficial is "Helpful." Used in a sentence: there is no doubt that eating vegetables is beneficial to one's health. The definition for catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

4 The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage.
64% Answer Correctly
regale
brandish
hedonism
nurture

Solution
The definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures." Used in a sentence: The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage. The definition for nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."

5 The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts.
65% Answer Correctly
ramble
spew
induce
impenitent

Solution
The definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back." Used in a sentence: The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts. The definition for induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."