ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 955178 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.46
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1 Extant most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
buffer
epistolary
civility
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 epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."

2 The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage.
64% Answer Correctly
surplus
buffer
naive
brandish

Solution
The definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures." Used in a sentence: The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage. The definition for surplus is "excess.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

3 Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness.
91% Answer Correctly
accessible
incidental
buffer
cure

Solution
The definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts." Used in a sentence: Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness. The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."

4 Prominence most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
renown
refurbish
mandate
accessible

Solution
The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for accessible is "easy to reach or to approach.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."

5 Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise.
68% Answer Correctly
scamper
divide
foil
flaunt

Solution
The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."