ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 208844 Results

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1 Untenable most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
baseless
colossal
meticulous
revive

Solution
The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

2 Archaic most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
archaic
obnoxious
antiquated
incisive

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 obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."

3 The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity.
71% Answer Correctly
eulogy
repel
fragile
lucidity

Solution
The definition for clarity is "Clearness." Used in a sentence: The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity. The definition for eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."

4 Gruff most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
repel
epistolary
surly
elate

Solution
The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."

5 The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain.
71% Answer Correctly
serenity
rail
incumbent
cushion

Solution
The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."