ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 505076 Results

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1 Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director.
66% Answer Correctly
ploy
manifest
compulsion
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 manifest is "obvious.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."

2 Deferment most nearly means:
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ramble
insolence
postponement
clarity

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The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."

3 Archaic most nearly means:
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embellish
meticulous
combative
antiquated

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The definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time." Used in a sentence: In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

4 Untenable most nearly means:
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baseless
corrective
futile
equitable

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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 equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."

5 Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper.
64% Answer Correctly
inauspicious
pathos
extant
parade

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The definition for flaunt is "To display showily." Used in a sentence: Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper. The definition for extant is "currently existing.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."