ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 805850 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.77
Score 0% 75%

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1 The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness.
54% Answer Correctly
mitigating
inviolable
belated
drab

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 drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."

2 The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing.
89% Answer Correctly
epitaph
aggressive
eloquent
exalt

Solution
The definition for combative is "Eager to fight." Used in a sentence: The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing. The definition for epitaph is "brief statement honoring a dead person.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."

3 The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble.
66% Answer Correctly
appraise
evasive
redouble
discern

Solution
The definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp." Used in a sentence: The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble. The definition for appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."

4 Promote most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
advance
inflammatory
corrosive
incidental

Solution
The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

5 Accessible most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
revive
inauspicious
approachable
penurious

Solution
The definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach." Used in a sentence: The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for revive is "To bring back to life.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."