ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 411730 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director.
66% Answer Correctly
untenable
fidelity
living
abate

Solution
The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."

2 Civility most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
courtesy
clairvoyance
obnoxious
absolve

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."

3 Abate most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
subside
placebo
eloquent
raspy

Solution
The definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity." Used in a sentence: Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate. The definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

4 The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic.
92% Answer Correctly
stifle
advantageous
eulogy
devastating

Solution
The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."

5 Apathetic most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
exasperation
implausible
impassive
catastrophic

Solution
The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."