ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 160747 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.62
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1 Extant most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
stern
living
heinous
moderate

Solution
The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."

2 Refurbish most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
foil
precept
censure
renovate

Solution
The definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen." Used in a sentence: Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment. The definition for precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."

3 Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football.
68% Answer Correctly
garish
insolence
deferment
suspect

Solution
The definition for dubious is "Questionable." Used in a sentence: Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football. The definition for deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."

4 The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest.
68% Answer Correctly
pallid
oblige
eloquent
exalt

Solution
The definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to." Used in a sentence: The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest. The definition for pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."

5 The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate.
71% Answer Correctly
detect
finite
turmoil
gravity

Solution
The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."