ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 903722 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.15
Score 0% 63%

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1 Supple most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
mandate
condone
pliant
equitable

Solution
The definition for supple is "Flexible." Used in a sentence: The supple leather coat draped like soft cloth around her shoulders. The definition for condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."

2 The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness.
54% Answer Correctly
derelict
repel
illuminate
mitigating

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 illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."

3 Retroactive most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
pallid
retrograde
ramble
derivative

Solution
The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."

4 The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty.
68% Answer Correctly
condone
perception
indecorous
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 indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."

5 Punctual most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
finite
interminable
oblivious
prompt

Solution
The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for finite is "Having definite limits.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."