ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 14051 Results

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1 Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director.
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hedonism
placebo
living
censure

Solution
The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

2 Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States.
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baseless
inauspicious
supple
mandate

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The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for supple is "flexible.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

3 It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party.
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implement
oblilgatory
ecstatic
prominence

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The definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility." Used in a sentence: It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party. The definition for implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."

4 Pallid most nearly means:
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fidelity
elate
liability
pale

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The definition for pallid is "Lacking color." Used in a sentence: The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing. The definition for elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

5 The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters.
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authoritarian
clairvoyance
arbitrate
disdain

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The definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile." Used in a sentence: The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. The definition for disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."