ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 24690 Results

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1 Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director.
66% Answer Correctly
incongruous
living
redouble
genial

Solution
The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

2 Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right.
42% Answer Correctly
waffle
abate
civility
untenable

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The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for civility is "politeness.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

3 Incongruous most nearly means:
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untenable
inappropriate
hedonism
defiant

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The definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible." Used in a sentence: Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress. The definition for hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

4 Buffer most nearly means:
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archaic
cushion
clairvoyance
elate

Solution
The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."

5 Immoderate most nearly means:
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excessive
promote
discern
rancorous

Solution
The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."