ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 912864 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.23
Score 0% 65%

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1 Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in.
63% Answer Correctly
propitious
corrective
surplus
lenient

Solution
The definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient." Used in a sentence: Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in. The definition for surplus is "excess.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."

2 Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress.
71% Answer Correctly
mandate
comprehensible
accessible
inappropriate

Solution
The definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible." Used in a sentence: Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress. The definition for accessible is "easy to reach or to approach.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."

3 Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben.
75% Answer Correctly
systematic
buffer
comparable
nurture

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 nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

4 The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test.
49% Answer Correctly
contrite
straddle
derivative
fickle

Solution
The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

5 Extant most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
scapegoat
epistolary
immoderate
living

Solution
The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."