ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 417680 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.61
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1 Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director.
66% Answer Correctly
trove
stern
pretense
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 pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for trove is "Valuable collection."

2 Celebrated most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
embellish
benevolent
beneficial
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 beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."

3 The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors.
59% Answer Correctly
punctual
disconcert
frugal
gaudy

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

4 It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party.
66% Answer Correctly
mediate
beneficial
oblilgatory
accentuate

Solution
The definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility." Used in a sentence: It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party. The definition for mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."

5 Nurture most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
combative
camaraderie
gravity
foster

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 gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."