ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 145940 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.23
Score 0% 65%

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1 In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic.
69% Answer Correctly
distortion
antiquated
abate
oblivious

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 oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."

2 Derelict most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
repentant
destitute
turpitude
prune

Solution
The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."

3 Every spring, Soloman used his tiller to aerate the compact soil.
72% Answer Correctly
embellish
oxygenate
sociable
periodic

Solution
The definition for aerate is "To supply with air." Used in a sentence: Every spring, Soloman used his tiller to aerate the compact soil. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."

4 Distortion most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
contortion
disconcert
aerate
adversary

Solution
The definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape." Used in a sentence: The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth. The definition for aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

5 Entangle most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
preclude
embroil
indecorous
exalt

Solution
The definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble." Used in a sentence: Jonah regretted entangling Parker in his legal difficulties. The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."