ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 911470 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.33
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1 Extenuating most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
melodious
mitigating
moderate
extenuating

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 melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

2 Serenity most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
combustion
peace
embellish
grandiose

Solution
The definition for serenity is "Calmness." Used in a sentence: The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm. The definition for combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

3 The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race.
59% Answer Correctly
pompous
extenuating
stealth
prominence

Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed."

4 Mediate most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
arbitrate
flaw
grandiose
nurture

Solution
The definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile." Used in a sentence: The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. The definition for flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."

5 "heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy.
70% Answer Correctly
comprehensible
accentuate
mind
garish

Solution
The definition for heed is "To pay attention to." Used in a sentence: "Heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy. The definition for accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."