ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 56516 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.60
Score 0% 72%

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1 Advantageous most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
flagrant
ecstatic
favorable
incongruous

Solution
The definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage." Used in a sentence: The house's location in the best school district was advantageous to the seller. The definition for incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

2 Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts.
89% Answer Correctly
celebrated
start
genial
illuminate

Solution
The definition for onset is "Beginning." Used in a sentence: Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts. The definition for genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."

3 Pretense most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
plaudits
comprehensible
periodic
cover

Solution
The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

4 The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall.
61% Answer Correctly
sensualism
celebrated
plaudits
awe

Solution
The definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life." Used in a sentence: The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

5 Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director.
66% Answer Correctly
demeanor
procrastinate
incisive
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 incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."