ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 81489 Results

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Correct 0 3.46
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1 The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness.
54% Answer Correctly
elusive
mitigating
awe
apathetic

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 elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

2 After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies.
80% Answer Correctly
defiant
rescind
compulsion
distortion

Solution
The definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back." Used in a sentence: After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."

3 Benefactor most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
serenity
apathetic
patron
induce

Solution
The definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help." Used in a sentence: Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition. The definition for apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."

4 My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures.
72% Answer Correctly
clairvoyance
rhapsody
raucous
entertain

Solution
The definition for regale is "To amuse." Used in a sentence: My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures. The definition for clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."

5 The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors.
74% Answer Correctly
drab
flagrant
corrective
complicated

Solution
The definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts." Used in a sentence: The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors. The definition for corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."