ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 199574 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.56
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1 Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director.
66% Answer Correctly
rail
combustion
civility
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 rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."

2 Elate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
delight
equitable
sociable
supple

Solution
The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."

3 Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics.
66% Answer Correctly
disdain
elucidate
redouble
epitaph

Solution
The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for epitaph is "brief statement honoring a dead person.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."

4 Iridescent most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
demeanor
combative
shimmering
lurid

Solution
The definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality." Used in a sentence: The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

5 Adversary most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
implausible
opponent
raspy
epistolary

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The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."