ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 780362 Results

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1 Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director.
66% Answer Correctly
epitaph
living
epistolary
discern

Solution
The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."

2 The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation.
56% Answer Correctly
genial
flaw
dubious
benefactor

Solution
The definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship." Used in a sentence: The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation. The definition for flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

3 Futile most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
awe
turpitude
buffer
hopeless

Solution
The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

4 Epitaph most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
fragile
inscription
placebo
punctual

Solution
The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for fragile is "delicate.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

5 The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet.
62% Answer Correctly
cover
incidental
dubious
scamper

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 incidental is "minor.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."