ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 978806 Results

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1 The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty.
68% Answer Correctly
advantageous
duplicity
glorify
egotist

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."

2 Disconcert most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
unnerve
exception
melodious
revoke

Solution
The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

3 Liability most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
mundane
handicap
gruff
comparable

Solution
The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."

4 Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director.
66% Answer Correctly
egotist
living
turmoil
illuminate

Solution
The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

5 Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself.
77% Answer Correctly
insinuate
clarity
inauspicious
excuse

Solution
The definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable." Used in a sentence: Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself. The definition for clarity is "clearness.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."