ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 720733 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
beneficial
flaunt
epistolary
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 flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."

2 Distortion most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
eloquent
composed
ramble
contortion

Solution
The definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape." Used in a sentence: The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."

3 The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was.
48% Answer Correctly
artless
pathos
illuminate
fragile

Solution
The definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom." Used in a sentence: The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was. The definition for fragile is "delicate.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

4 Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in.
64% Answer Correctly
ramble
propitious
punctual
conduit

Solution
The definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient." Used in a sentence: Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

5 Incisive most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
exception
euphoria
keen
oblivious

Solution
The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."