ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 419427 Results

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1 The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion.
60% Answer Correctly
revive
fraud
scorn
stealth

Solution
The definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt." Used in a sentence: The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion. The definition for fraud is "trick.", the definition for revive is "To bring back to life.", and the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed."

2 Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director.
66% Answer Correctly
living
untenable
moderate
epitaph

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The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for epitaph is "brief statement honoring a dead person.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."

3 Condone most nearly means:
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excuse
diffident
fragile
apathetic

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The definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable." Used in a sentence: Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself. The definition for apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."

4 Extenuating most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
derivative
distortion
mitigating
accentuate

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The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

5 The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy.
71% Answer Correctly
repentant
meticulous
extant
crafty

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The definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight." Used in a sentence: The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy. The definition for repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."