ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 150648 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 Archaic most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
disconcert
flaw
turpitude
antiquated

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 flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

2 "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother.
77% Answer Correctly
procrastinate
genial
prevent
archaic

Solution
The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

3 Recrimination most nearly means:
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pathos
ecstatic
counterclaim
embellish

Solution
The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

4 Drab most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
dreary
mediate
antidote
censure

Solution
The definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous." Used in a sentence: The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring. The definition for antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."

5 The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors.
74% Answer Correctly
complicated
turpitude
augment
exalt

Solution
The definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts." Used in a sentence: The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors. The definition for augment is "to make greater.", the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."