ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 737929 Results

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1 The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank.
88% Answer Correctly
pantomime
inauspicious
strict
stern

Solution
The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

2 Repentant most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
illuminate
clairvoyance
refurbish
contrite

Solution
The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

3 Catastrophic most nearly means:
92% Answer Correctly
devastating
celebrated
buffoonery
clarity

Solution
The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for clarity is "clearness.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

4 The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness.
54% Answer Correctly
mitigating
epistolary
inviolable
stealth

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 epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."

5 The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher.
59% Answer Correctly
hedonism
flourish
disdain
exalt

Solution
The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."