ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 946624 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.41
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1 Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself.
76% Answer Correctly
compulsion
excuse
gravity
pantomime

Solution
The definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable." Used in a sentence: Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."

2 Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college.
68% Answer Correctly
comfort
derelict
conduit
stifle

Solution
The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."

3 Elate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
frugal
compulsion
obnoxious
delight

Solution
The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

4 Incisive most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
keen
advantageous
appalling
catastrophic

Solution
The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."

5 Untenable most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
turmoil
baseless
exasperation
accentuate

Solution
The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."