ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 202901 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.28
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1 Archaic most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
untenable
diffident
gargantuan
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 gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

2 Buffoonery most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
deferment
jocularity
punctual
manifest

Solution
The definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior." Used in a sentence: Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery. The definition for manifest is "obvious.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

3 Egotist most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
elusive
civility
blowhard
impenitent

Solution
The definition for egotist is "Self–important person." Used in a sentence: Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop. The definition for elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."

4 Compulsion most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
rhapsody
solace
urge
lurid

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 lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."

5 Embellish most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
pathos
clairvoyance
adorn
garish

Solution
The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."