ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 7885 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.38
Score 0% 68%

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1 The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty.
68% Answer Correctly
glorify
exception
elusive
impenitent

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 exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."

2 Mundane most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
egotist
commonplace
meticulous
curtail

Solution
The definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary." Used in a sentence: The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."

3 The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable.
61% Answer Correctly
repentant
meticulous
retrograde
lenient

Solution
The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."

4 Gravity most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
elate
derelict
seriousness
accessible

Solution
The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for accessible is "easy to reach or to approach.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."

5 Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check.
79% Answer Correctly
shorten
gruff
flagrant
censure

Solution
The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."