ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 787799 Results

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1 Solace most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
commemorate
moderate
comfort
scapegoat

Solution
The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

2 Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director.
66% Answer Correctly
impenitent
stifle
gruff
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 gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."

3 Untenable most nearly means:
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apathetic
colossal
baseless
naive

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 apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."

4 After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies.
80% Answer Correctly
parity
prune
rescind
corrective

Solution
The definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back." Used in a sentence: After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies. The definition for parity is "equality.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

5 Dubious most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
suspect
derivative
augment
promote

Solution
The definition for dubious is "Questionable." Used in a sentence: Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football. The definition for derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."