ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 163302 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.45
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1 Implausible most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
combustion
grandiose
punctual
improbable

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

2 Benefactor most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
pallid
extenuating
fickle
patron

Solution
The definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help." Used in a sentence: Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition. The definition for pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

3 Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude.
68% Answer Correctly
punctual
perception
impassive
hedonism

Solution
The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."

4 My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner.
69% Answer Correctly
vulgar
pretentious
combustion
stifle

Solution
The definition for indecorous is "In bad taste." Used in a sentence: My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner. The definition for combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

5 Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director.
66% Answer Correctly
living
corrosive
rancorous
lurid

Solution
The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."