ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 899912 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.15
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1 Derivative most nearly means:
37% Answer Correctly
pathos
extant
solace
banal

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 extant is "currently existing.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

2 Embellish most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
revoke
onset
distortion
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 distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."

3 The house's location in the best school district was advantageous to the seller.
84% Answer Correctly
unscrupulous
favorable
precept
pantomime

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 unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

4 Parity most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
cunning
heed
grandiose
sameness

Solution
The definition for parity is "Equality." Used in a sentence: Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake. The definition for cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."

5 Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director.
66% Answer Correctly
procrastinate
epitaph
living
mediate

Solution
The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."