ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 992267 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.55
Score 0% 71%

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1 Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology.
73% Answer Correctly
benefactor
extenuating
stifle
seriousness

Solution
The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."

2 Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery.
62% Answer Correctly
celebrated
refurbish
finite
jocularity

Solution
The definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior." Used in a sentence: Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery. The definition for finite is "having definite limits.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

3 His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force.
69% Answer Correctly
compulsion
untenable
corroborate
cognition

Solution
The definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding." Used in a sentence: His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."

4 Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college.
68% Answer Correctly
heed
fraud
ethical
comfort

Solution
The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for fraud is "Trick.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."

5 Civility most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
rancorous
stifle
turpitude
courtesy

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."