ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 647738 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director.
66% Answer Correctly
aerate
abate
brandish
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 brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."

2 Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling.
70% Answer Correctly
benefactor
scapegoat
lenient
dreadful

Solution
The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

3 Genial most nearly means:
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pleasant
raucous
accommodate
placebo

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The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for raucous is "noisy, rowdy.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to."

4 The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall.
56% Answer Correctly
ramble
apathetic
eloquent
pretentious

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."

5 Drub most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
beat
futile
ethical
demeanor

Solution
The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."