ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 807704 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.13
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1 Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework.
50% Answer Correctly
altruistic
extenuating
archaic
servile

Solution
The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

2 Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies.
56% Answer Correctly
intricate
dupe
oblivious
compulsion

Solution
The definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others." Used in a sentence: Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies. The definition for intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

3 Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush.
82% Answer Correctly
igniting
accentuate
interminable
induce

Solution
The definition for combustion is "Act of burning." Used in a sentence: Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. The definition for accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."

4 The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness.
54% Answer Correctly
civility
mitigating
camaraderie
procrastinate

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 procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."

5 Appalling most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
gargantuan
ramble
beneficial
dreadful

Solution
The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."