ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 169684 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.71
Score 0% 74%

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1 Extant most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
rancorous
augment
flaw
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 flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

2 The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet.
62% Answer Correctly
sociable
regale
censure
cover

Solution
The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for regale is "to amuse.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."

3 Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation.
75% Answer Correctly
combative
flaw
postponement
ethical

Solution
The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."

4 Inviolable most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
scapegoat
untouchable
precept
archetypal

Solution
The definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass." Used in a sentence: Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable. The definition for precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."

5 Beneficial most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
implausible
oblivious
advantageous
futile

Solution
The definition for beneficial is "Helpful." Used in a sentence: there is no doubt that eating vegetables is beneficial to one's health. The definition for implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."