ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 102199 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.40
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1 Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness.
91% Answer Correctly
curtail
epistolary
euphoria
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 epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

2 "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone.
63% Answer Correctly
punctual
pallid
inscription
fraud

Solution
The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for fraud is "trick.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."

3 Dubious most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
diffident
penurious
stifle
suspect

Solution
The definition for dubious is "Questionable." Used in a sentence: Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

4 Demean most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
humble
supple
parity
ramble

Solution
The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for supple is "flexible.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."

5 In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic.
69% Answer Correctly
incumbent
antiquated
apathetic
disdain

Solution
The definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time." Used in a sentence: In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic. The definition for disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."