ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 847603 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.17
Score 0% 63%

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1 The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness.
54% Answer Correctly
mitigating
solace
beneficial
genial

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 genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."

2 Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling.
50% Answer Correctly
gruff
fragile
surly
incongruous

Solution
The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."

3 Epitaph most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
discern
inscription
extenuating
camaraderie

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 camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."

4 Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart.
70% Answer Correctly
naive
mask
raucous
fidelity

Solution
The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance." Used in a sentence: Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart. The definition for raucous is "noisy, rowdy.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."

5 The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations.
80% Answer Correctly
obnoxious
duplicity
advance
liability

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 liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."