ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 857409 Results

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Correct 0 3.51
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1 The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty.
68% Answer Correctly
gargantuan
glorify
serenity
exasperation

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."

2 The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes.
91% Answer Correctly
liability
nearness
advantageous
condone

Solution
The definition for proximity is "Closeness." Used in a sentence: The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes. The definition for condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

3 The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble.
66% Answer Correctly
evasive
lenient
demeanor
flaunt

Solution
The definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp." Used in a sentence: The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble. The definition for flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."

4 Pretense most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
penurious
defiant
extenuating
cover

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The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

5 The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts.
65% Answer Correctly
demean
spew
procrastinate
compulsion

Solution
The definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back." Used in a sentence: The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts. The definition for demean is "to lower status.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."