ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 57100 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.36
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1 Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director.
66% Answer Correctly
living
duplicity
immoderate
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 immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."

2 The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day.
53% Answer Correctly
dulcet
egotist
colossal
turpitude

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 egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."

3 Pathos most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
foil
turpitude
exalt
compassion

Solution
The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."

4 Flaw most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
incumbent
genial
extenuating
defect

Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."

5 Frugal most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
sparing
insinuate
meticulous
buffoonery

Solution
The definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap." Used in a sentence: The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."