ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 165297 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.33
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1 Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director.
66% Answer Correctly
mediate
living
nurture
prominence

Solution
The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."

2 The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters.
61% Answer Correctly
salvage
deferment
impartial
liability

Solution
The definition for equitable is "Fair and equal." Used in a sentence: The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters. The definition for salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", 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."

3 The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother.
70% Answer Correctly
illuminate
fragile
fidelity
impudence

Solution
The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."

4 The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer.
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timid
heed
authoritarian
euphoria

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The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for heed is "To pay attention to.", and the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness."

5 Placebo most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
derelict
sugar pill
flaw
avian

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The definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing." Used in a sentence: Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away. The definition for avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for flaw is "An imperfection."