ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 42619 Results

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Correct 0 3.51
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1 Untenable most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
baseless
benefactor
celebrated
extol

Solution
The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

2 The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces.
80% Answer Correctly
trove
collection
curtail
futile

Solution
The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

3 The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest.
68% Answer Correctly
flaw
avian
oblige
indecorous

Solution
The definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to." Used in a sentence: The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest. The definition for indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for flaw is "An imperfection."

4 Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director.
66% Answer Correctly
apathetic
epistolary
living
refurbish

Solution
The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

5 The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers.
73% Answer Correctly
incongruous
recrimination
rancorous
corrupt

Solution
The definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles." Used in a sentence: The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers. The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."