ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 420519 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.53
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1 Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director.
66% Answer Correctly
finite
living
adversary
stern

Solution
The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for finite is "having definite limits.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

2 The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes.
91% Answer Correctly
nearness
awe
embellish
lenient

Solution
The definition for proximity is "Closeness." Used in a sentence: The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes. The definition for awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

3 Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher.
76% Answer Correctly
turpitude
implausible
improbable
entangle

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for entangle is "to involve in trouble.", the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."

4 Embellish most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
adorn
discern
derivative
censure

Solution
The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."

5 The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher.
59% Answer Correctly
flourish
raspy
flagrant
condone

Solution
The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."