ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 859404 Results

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1 Jonah regretted entangling Parker in his legal difficulties.
61% Answer Correctly
archaic
condone
embroil
revoke

Solution
The definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble." Used in a sentence: Jonah regretted entangling Parker in his legal difficulties. The definition for revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

2 Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone.
58% Answer Correctly
flagrant
slavish
corrosive
impenitent

Solution
The definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive." Used in a sentence: Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone. The definition for flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

3 The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate.
71% Answer Correctly
punctual
extenuating
detect
appalling

Solution
The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

4 Extant most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
living
brandish
censure
equitable

Solution
The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."

5 Extol most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
melodious
genial
advantageous
glorify

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 melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."