ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 407522 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.82
Score 0% 76%

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1 Extant most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
corrosive
disconcert
repel
living

Solution
The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

2 Celebrated most nearly means:
87% Answer Correctly
extenuating
absolve
garish
admired

Solution
The definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected." Used in a sentence: The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

3 The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing.
89% Answer Correctly
diffident
aggressive
civility
illuminate

Solution
The definition for combative is "Eager to fight." Used in a sentence: The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."

4 Epistolary most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
antidote
clarity
celebrated
written

Solution
The definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters." Used in a sentence: The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile. The definition for clarity is "clearness.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."

5 Compulsion most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
apathetic
belated
urge
preclude

Solution
The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."