ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 933164 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.26
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1 The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class.
54% Answer Correctly
anomaly
inflammatory
extenuating
ecstatic

Solution
The definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply." Used in a sentence: The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

2 Curtail most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
shorten
condone
mandate
pantomime

Solution
The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."

3 The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard.
60% Answer Correctly
implement
stealth
destitute
facade

Solution
The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed."

4 Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline.
53% Answer Correctly
upbraid
rehash
grandiose
anthology

Solution
The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

5 "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client.
80% Answer Correctly
proximity
verify
belated
induce

Solution
The definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence." Used in a sentence: "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client. The definition for belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."