ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 968035 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.40
Score 0% 68%

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1 Revive most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
exception
garish
salvage
reanimate

Solution
The definition for revive is "To bring back to life." Used in a sentence: Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

2 Repentant most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
rancorous
contrite
perception
servile

Solution
The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

3 The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer.
70% Answer Correctly
extenuating
benefactor
advantageous
timid

Solution
The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."

4 Extenuating most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
mitigating
periodic
distortion
scamper

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 distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

5 Insinuate most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
imply
raspy
precept
rhapsody

Solution
The definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly." Used in a sentence: Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying. The definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."