ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 490111 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.23
Score 0% 65%

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1 Elusive most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
stifle
evasive
grandiose
pathos

Solution
The definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp." Used in a sentence: The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

2 Extant most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
corrective
cunning
rancorous
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 corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

3 The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant.
55% Answer Correctly
advantageous
procrastinate
inflammatory
objectionable

Solution
The definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive." Used in a sentence: The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant. The definition for advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

4 Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity.
56% Answer Correctly
commemorate
frugal
induce
buffoonery

Solution
The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."

5 Promote most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
advance
brandish
futile
adversary

Solution
The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."