ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 324851 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 Extant most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
living
immoderate
facade
impenitent

Solution
The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."

2 The supple leather coat draped like soft cloth around her shoulders.
54% Answer Correctly
extenuating
gargantuan
untenable
pliant

Solution
The definition for supple is "Flexible." Used in a sentence: The supple leather coat draped like soft cloth around her shoulders. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

3 Distortion most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
beneficial
contortion
composed
serenity

Solution
The definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape." Used in a sentence: The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth. The definition for beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."

4 Inviolable most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
turmoil
untouchable
illuminate
disdain

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 disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

5 Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself.
76% Answer Correctly
interminable
inauspicious
mandate
excuse

Solution
The definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable." Used in a sentence: Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."