ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 380159 Results

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1 Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director.
66% Answer Correctly
living
interminable
nurture
colossal

Solution
The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."

2 Nurture most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
precept
epistolary
foster
futile

Solution
The definition for nurture is "To further the development of." Used in a sentence: Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens. The definition for precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."

3 Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity.
56% Answer Correctly
regurgitate
scapegoat
frugal
commemorate

Solution
The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

4 Oblivious most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
corrective
careless
extant
combative

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The definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness." Used in a sentence: Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection. The definition for corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."

5 Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out.
61% Answer Correctly
heinous
insinuate
condone
strategem

Solution
The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."