ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 960400 Results

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1 Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture.
38% Answer Correctly
stealth
banal
inflammatory
civility

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 stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

2 Straddle most nearly means:
43% Answer Correctly
waffle
benefactor
repentant
rehash

Solution
The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

3 The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale.
58% Answer Correctly
sparing
flaunt
pretense
advantageous

Solution
The definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap." Used in a sentence: The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale. The definition for flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."

4 Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director.
66% Answer Correctly
epistolary
obnoxious
living
celebrated

Solution
The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."

5 Pathos most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
compassion
sociable
clairvoyance
avian

Solution
The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."