ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 49328 Results

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1 Derivative most nearly means:
38% Answer Correctly
defiant
banal
iridescent
ethical

Solution
The definition for derivative is "Lacking originality." Used in a sentence: Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture. The definition for defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."

2 Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben.
75% Answer Correctly
disdain
systematic
stifle
pantomime

Solution
The definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner." Used in a sentence: Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben. The definition for disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."

3 Extant most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
living
gravity
surplus
oblivious

Solution
The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

4 Epistolary most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
fragile
nurture
ploy
written

Solution
The definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters." Used in a sentence: The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile. The definition for fragile is "delicate.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."

5 Implausible most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
ethical
lenient
deferment
improbable

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."