ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 71800 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.59
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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
belated
drub
melee
excuse

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 melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."

2 Adversary most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
periodic
opponent
flourish
advantageous

Solution
The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."

3 The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate.
71% Answer Correctly
epistolary
turpitude
flagrant
detect

Solution
The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."

4 Comprehensible most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
intelligle
advantageous
comprehensible
equitable

Solution
The definition for comprehensible is "Understandable." Used in a sentence: Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor. The definition for equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."

5 Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony.
55% Answer Correctly
regale
proximity
pageantry
extenuating

Solution
The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."