ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 158340 Results

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1 Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director.
66% Answer Correctly
implement
placebo
incidental
living

Solution
The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

2 Proximity most nearly means:
90% Answer Correctly
composed
serenity
nearness
antidote

Solution
The definition for proximity is "Closeness." Used in a sentence: The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes. The definition for antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."

3 Prune most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
placebo
commemorate
trim
buffer

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The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

4 Extenuating most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
incongruous
mitigating
appraise
entangle

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 incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."

5 Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity.
56% Answer Correctly
proximity
advantageous
frugal
foil

Solution
The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."