ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 415714 Results

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1 Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director.
66% Answer Correctly
condone
insolence
living
ethical

Solution
The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

2 Grandiose most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
inviolable
flaw
pretentious
rhapsody

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The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for flaw is "An imperfection."

3 "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother.
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archetypal
prevent
demeanor
exasperation

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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 exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

4 Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away.
67% Answer Correctly
prune
heinous
melodious
sugar pill

Solution
The definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing." Used in a sentence: Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away. The definition for melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

5 Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false.
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accentuate
pallid
neutralize
procrastinate

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The definition for negate is "To make invalid." Used in a sentence: Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false. The definition for procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."