ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 749023 Results

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1 Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States.
65% Answer Correctly
flaw
baseless
combative
prune

Solution
The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."

2 Grandiose most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
pretentious
gruff
colossal
demean

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 gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."

3 Frugal most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
turpitude
flaunt
sparing
epitaph

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 flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."

4 Extenuating most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
rehash
mitigating
punctual
combustion

Solution
The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."

5 The impatient Zoe found the longwinded lecture interminable.
68% Answer Correctly
preclude
ceaseless
cunning
revive

Solution
The definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless." Used in a sentence: The impatient Zoe found the longwinded lecture interminable. The definition for revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."