ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 256226 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.35
Score 0% 67%

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1 In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic.
69% Answer Correctly
unscrupulous
impenitent
implausible
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 unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."

2 Exception most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
antidote
polarize
extol
anomaly

Solution
The definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply." Used in a sentence: The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class. The definition for polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

3 Proximity most nearly means:
91% Answer Correctly
nearness
regale
curtail
rhapsody

Solution
The definition for proximity is "Closeness." Used in a sentence: The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."

4 Pantomime most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
pomp
fickle
charade
pretentious

Solution
The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

5 The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable.
61% Answer Correctly
discern
retrograde
untenable
scamper

Solution
The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."