ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 821788 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.33
Score 0% 67%

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1 The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble.
66% Answer Correctly
serenity
buffoonery
evasive
celebrated

Solution
The definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp." Used in a sentence: The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."

2 His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force.
69% Answer Correctly
pretense
onset
implement
cognition

Solution
The definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding." Used in a sentence: His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force. The definition for pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish."

3 Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben.
75% Answer Correctly
camaraderie
embellish
systematic
rail

Solution
The definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner." Used in a sentence: Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben. The definition for camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."

4 Extant most nearly means:
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futile
living
straddle
scamper

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The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."

5 Grandiose most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
proximity
turpitude
exasperation
pretentious

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 turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."