ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 762357 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.30
Score 0% 66%

Review

1 Disconcert most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
combustion
aesthete
unnerve
awe

Solution
The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

2 Antidote most nearly means:
91% Answer Correctly
commemorate
repentant
melodious
cure

Solution
The definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts." Used in a sentence: Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness. The definition for melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

3 The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene.
55% Answer Correctly
fastidious
disdain
unscrupulous
incumbent

Solution
The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."

4 The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness.
54% Answer Correctly
mitigating
inauspicious
solace
recrimination

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 solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

5 Extol most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
rehash
condone
glorify
inviolable

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."