ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 809690 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.34
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1 Raucous most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
archaic
combative
gruff
rowdy

Solution
The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."

2 Derivative most nearly means:
38% Answer Correctly
banal
fickle
penurious
genial

Solution
The definition for derivative is "Lacking originality." Used in a sentence: Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture. The definition for genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable."

3 Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director.
66% Answer Correctly
living
meticulous
nurture
pallid

Solution
The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."

4 Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels.
62% Answer Correctly
implement
corrosive
flourish
adorn

Solution
The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."

5 Fragile most nearly means:
87% Answer Correctly
eloquent
frail
rhapsody
drub

Solution
The definition for fragile is "Delicate." Used in a sentence: Jade placed the fragile vase out of reach of her rambunctious boys. The definition for eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."