ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 859695 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.14
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
euphoria
ecstatic
beneficial

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 euphoria is "feeling of great happiness.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

2 Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet.
74% Answer Correctly
excessive
flagrant
egotist
heinous

Solution
The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."

3 Derelict most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
penurious
plaudits
awe
destitute

Solution
The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

4 Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude.
68% Answer Correctly
revive
impassive
pallid
combative

Solution
The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."

5 The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher.
59% Answer Correctly
appalling
exasperation
revive
flourish

Solution
The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."