ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 120144 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.11
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1 Archaic most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
brandish
sociable
antiquated
ploy

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 ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

2 Flaunt most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
parade
oblivious
fidelity
combative

Solution
The definition for flaunt is "To display showily." Used in a sentence: Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

3 The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile.
59% Answer Correctly
scapegoat
written
pretentious
incisive

Solution
The definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters." Used in a sentence: The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile. The definition for scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

4 Inflammatory most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
apathetic
procrastinate
buffoonery
seditious

Solution
The definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger." Used in a sentence: Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious. The definition for procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

5 Solace most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
inflammatory
elate
comfort
deferment

Solution
The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."