ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 232441 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.53
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1 Extant most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
rehash
living
untenable
straddle

Solution
The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."

2 The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit.
70% Answer Correctly
trim
comprehensible
iridescent
accessible

Solution
The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for accessible is "easy to reach or to approach.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality."

3 Accommodate most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
dubious
deferment
oblige
lurid

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 lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."

4 Flaw most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
heed
supple
defect
flourish

Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."

5 Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways.
63% Answer Correctly
odious
sociable
retroactive
heinous

Solution
The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."