ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 962617 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.46
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1 The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class.
54% Answer Correctly
anomaly
dubious
antidote
clarity

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 clarity is "clearness.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."

2 Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter.
61% Answer Correctly
gruff
unnerve
repel
prune

Solution
The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

3 The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble.
66% Answer Correctly
evasive
intricate
impenitent
beneficial

Solution
The definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp." Used in a sentence: The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble. The definition for intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."

4 After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage.
84% Answer Correctly
rescue
untenable
solace
supple

Solution
The definition for salvage is "To save from ruin." Used in a sentence: After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage. The definition for solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

5 Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots.
81% Answer Correctly
urge
accommodate
demeanor
gravity

Solution
The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to."