ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 8851 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.32
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1 Futile most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
incumbent
onset
hopeless
ecstatic

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 ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."

2 The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness.
54% Answer Correctly
advantageous
mitigating
induce
combative

Solution
The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."

3 Unscrupulous most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
corrupt
comparable
extant
precept

Solution
The definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles." Used in a sentence: The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers. The definition for extant is "currently existing.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."

4 Egotist most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
blowhard
flagrant
manifest
elusive

Solution
The definition for egotist is "Self–important person." Used in a sentence: Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop. The definition for flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for manifest is "Obvious."

5 Clarity most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
demeanor
abate
lucidity
discern

Solution
The definition for clarity is "Clearness." Used in a sentence: The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity. The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."