ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 256688 Results

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1 Archaic most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
antiquated
archetypal
derivative
inflammatory

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 derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."

2 The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion.
76% Answer Correctly
insolence
impenitent
commemorate
beat

Solution
The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."

3 Sociable most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
genial
oblivious
regale
scapegoat

Solution
The definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship." Used in a sentence: The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation. The definition for oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."

4 Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill.
67% Answer Correctly
handicap
inflammatory
deferment
composed

Solution
The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."

5 Consuela's friends called her an aesthete when she claimed that Monet's paintings made her cry.
51% Answer Correctly
connoisseur
embellish
pomp
censure

Solution
The definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty." Used in a sentence: Consuela's friends called her an aesthete when she claimed that Monet's paintings made her cry. The definition for censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."