ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 216323 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.50
Score 0% 70%

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1 Archaic most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
solace
incidental
antiquated
revoke

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 incidental is "minor.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."

2 Salvage most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
archetypal
polarize
flaunt
rescue

Solution
The definition for salvage is "To save from ruin." Used in a sentence: After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage. The definition for polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

3 Unscrupulous most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
corrective
melee
corrupt
heinous

Solution
The definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles." Used in a sentence: The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."

4 The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity.
61% Answer Correctly
salvage
accommodate
mundane
deceit

Solution
The definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action." Used in a sentence: The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity. The definition for salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."

5 The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy.
62% Answer Correctly
remedial
stifle
colossal
ethical

Solution
The definition for corrective is "Intended to correct." Used in a sentence: The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy. The definition for colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."