ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 814060 Results

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1 Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks.
68% Answer Correctly
censure
civility
assess
commemorate

Solution
The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."

2 Accessible most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
approachable
turpitude
antidote
meticulous

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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 meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."

3 The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness.
54% Answer Correctly
gravity
mitigating
distortion
solace

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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 distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."

4 Cassandra was overcome with euphoria when she met her long–lost sister.
59% Answer Correctly
meticulous
extenuating
flaw
elation

Solution
The definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Cassandra was overcome with euphoria when she met her long–lost sister. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for flaw is "An imperfection."

5 As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field.
75% Answer Correctly
sociable
flaunt
serenity
intensify

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The definition for redouble is "To make twice as great." Used in a sentence: As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field. The definition for serenity is "calmness.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."