ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 349092 Results

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1 Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign.
66% Answer Correctly
epistolary
ominous
apathetic
gravity

Solution
The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."

2 Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director.
66% Answer Correctly
living
archetypal
nurture
exalt

Solution
The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."

3 Disdain most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
intricate
scorn
servile
implausible

Solution
The definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt." Used in a sentence: The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion. The definition for servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."

4 "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother.
77% Answer Correctly
extenuating
prevent
serenity
incongruous

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The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for serenity is "calmness.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

5 Obnoxious most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
objectionable
entangle
raucous
inflammatory

Solution
The definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive." Used in a sentence: The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant. The definition for raucous is "noisy, rowdy.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."