ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 841731 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.66
Score 0% 73%

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1 "Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over."
85% Answer Correctly
implausible
celebrated
perception
review

Solution
The definition for rehash is "To discuss again." Used in a sentence: "Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over." The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."

2 "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone.
63% Answer Correctly
inscription
fidelity
discern
futile

Solution
The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."

3 Cunning most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
straddle
crafty
illuminate
untenable

Solution
The definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight." Used in a sentence: The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

4 The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense.
78% Answer Correctly
extenuating
buffer
demeanor
merciful

Solution
The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

5 Appalling most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
extenuating
dreadful
penurious
mandate

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 extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."