ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 801919 Results

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1 The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness.
54% Answer Correctly
dubious
mitigating
raucous
proximity

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 raucous is "noisy, rowdy.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."

2 Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director.
66% Answer Correctly
rancorous
living
epistolary
trove

Solution
The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

3 Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems
72% Answer Correctly
classic
awe
discern
defiant

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The definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example." Used in a sentence: Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems The definition for awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."

4 Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work.
55% Answer Correctly
colossal
clairvoyance
liability
kudos

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The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

5 Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher.
76% Answer Correctly
extenuating
improbable
prudent
equitable

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The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."