ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 464348 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States.
64% Answer Correctly
baseless
mediate
eloquent
embellish

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 mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."

2 Colossal most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
mediate
corrosive
precept
gigantic

Solution
The definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous." Used in a sentence: After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder. The definition for corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

3 Extant most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
impenitent
authoritarian
living
deferment

Solution
The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."

4 The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer.
70% Answer Correctly
punctual
timid
accentuate
facade

Solution
The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."

5 Combative most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
aggressive
gravity
scamper
redouble

Solution
The definition for combative is "Eager to fight." Used in a sentence: The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing. The definition for gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."