ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 966617 Results

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1 The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism.
77% Answer Correctly
pantomime
comparable
glorify
futile

Solution
The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."

2 Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude.
68% Answer Correctly
accessible
supple
defiant
impassive

Solution
The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for accessible is "easy to reach or to approach.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."

3 Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director.
66% Answer Correctly
living
interminable
mandate
stern

Solution
The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."

4 Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots.
81% Answer Correctly
flaw
clarity
appraise
urge

Solution
The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for flaw is "An imperfection."

5 Adversary most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
opponent
intricate
methodical
retroactive

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The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."