ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 95993 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.88
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1 Equitable most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
advantageous
impartial
gargantuan
extant

Solution
The definition for equitable is "Fair and equal." Used in a sentence: The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters. The definition for gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."

2 Extenuating most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
mitigating
extant
buffer
insinuate

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 buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."

3 Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right.
43% Answer Correctly
waffle
inauspicious
ramble
stern

Solution
The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

4 Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work.
55% Answer Correctly
commemorate
kudos
censure
opportune

Solution
The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."

5 Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor.
74% Answer Correctly
extol
intelligle
illuminate
flourish

Solution
The definition for comprehensible is "Understandable." Used in a sentence: Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor. The definition for extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."