ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 781880 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.36
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1 Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself.
77% Answer Correctly
futile
inflammatory
excuse
apathetic

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 futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

2 Duplicity most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
pretentious
deceit
meticulous
mandate

Solution
The definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action." Used in a sentence: The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."

3 The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress.
88% Answer Correctly
foil
condone
finite
admired

Solution
The definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected." Used in a sentence: The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress. The definition for condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for finite is "Having definite limits.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."

4 Straddle most nearly means:
43% Answer Correctly
perception
waffle
flourish
abate

Solution
The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."

5 The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty.
68% Answer Correctly
eulogy
opportune
placebo
glorify

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 placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."