ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 958839 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.21
Score 0% 64%

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1 Exception most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
recrimination
anomaly
apathetic
corrective

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 apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."

2 Condone most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
excuse
egotist
lurid
epistolary

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 epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."

3 Liability most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
handicap
heed
sociable
appalling

Solution
The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."

4 Prune most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
combative
proximity
trim
revoke

Solution
The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."

5 The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant.
55% Answer Correctly
duplicity
extenuating
objectionable
accentuate

Solution
The definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive." Used in a sentence: The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant. The definition for accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."