ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 402136

Questions 5
Words extenuating, flagrant, incidental, inviolable, oblivious

Study Guide

extenuating
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.
flagrant
The definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive." Used in a sentence: The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account.
incidental
The definition for incidental is "Minor." Used in a sentence: The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses.
inviolable
The definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass." Used in a sentence: Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable.
oblivious
The definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness." Used in a sentence: Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection.