ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 156153 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.90
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1 Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment.
89% Answer Correctly
pretense
inauspicious
exasperation
renovate

Solution
The definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen." Used in a sentence: Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

2 Compulsion most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
flourish
incumbent
urge
revoke

Solution
The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."

3 Archaic most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
penurious
antiquated
extol
ethical

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 penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

4 The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language.
88% Answer Correctly
pretense
drab
approachable
mundane

Solution
The definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach." Used in a sentence: The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language. The definition for mundane is "practical, ordinary.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

5 Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in.
64% Answer Correctly
propitious
mundane
corroborate
commemorate

Solution
The definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient." Used in a sentence: Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in. The definition for mundane is "practical, ordinary.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."