ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 989332 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.41
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1 Extenuating most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
fragile
eulogy
incumbent
mitigating

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 eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."

2 The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors.
74% Answer Correctly
precept
combative
meticulous
complicated

Solution
The definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts." Used in a sentence: The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

3 Eulogy most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
eloquent
iridescent
ploy
homage

Solution
The definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased." Used in a sentence: Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality."

4 James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose.
67% Answer Correctly
ploy
evident
aesthete
lenient

Solution
The definition for manifest is "Obvious." Used in a sentence: James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."

5 The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew.
80% Answer Correctly
naive
eulogy
polarize
irritation

Solution
The definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated." Used in a sentence: The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew. The definition for naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."