ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 825274 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.49
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1 Extant most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
punctual
living
elusive
melee

Solution
The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."

2 The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher.
59% Answer Correctly
flourish
buffer
sociable
repel

Solution
The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."

3 Advantageous most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
favorable
authoritarian
hedonism
induce

Solution
The definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage." Used in a sentence: The house's location in the best school district was advantageous to the seller. The definition for induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."

4 Stifle most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
implement
suppress
fragile
onset

Solution
The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for fragile is "delicate.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."

5 Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill.
67% Answer Correctly
placebo
handicap
disdain
fickle

Solution
The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."