ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 498360 Results

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1 Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director.
66% Answer Correctly
catastrophic
living
gruff
clarity

Solution
The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for clarity is "clearness.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

2 Curtail most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
adversary
shorten
inauspicious
incisive

Solution
The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."

3 After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies.
80% Answer Correctly
antidote
demean
rescind
lenient

Solution
The definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back." Used in a sentence: After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies. The definition for antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."

4 Ramble most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
roam
euphoria
equitable
diffident

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The definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language." Used in a sentence: Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."

5 Penurious most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
inviolable
frugal
entangle
untenable

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 untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."