ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 546117 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.41
Score 0% 68%

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1 Extant most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
disdain
living
rail
beneficial

Solution
The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."

2 Unscrupulous most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
serenity
polarize
insinuate
corrupt

Solution
The definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles." Used in a sentence: The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers. The definition for insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."

3 Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor.
74% Answer Correctly
antidote
intelligle
extenuating
procrastinate

Solution
The definition for comprehensible is "Understandable." Used in a sentence: Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor. The definition for antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."

4 Oblivious most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
careless
straddle
grandiose
manifest

Solution
The definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness." Used in a sentence: Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for manifest is "Obvious."

5 The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day.
53% Answer Correctly
deferment
dulcet
onset
foil

Solution
The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for onset is "beginning.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."