ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 298227 Results

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1 Archaic most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
antiquated
colossal
iridescent
parity

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 parity is "equality.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality."

2 Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness.
91% Answer Correctly
abate
cure
egotist
rehash

Solution
The definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts." Used in a sentence: Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness. The definition for egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."

3 The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate.
71% Answer Correctly
induce
anthology
detect
elusive

Solution
The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."

4 Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition.
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patron
periodic
corrective
condone

Solution
The definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help." Used in a sentence: Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition. The definition for periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

5 The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors.
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archetypal
fraud
complicated
proximity

Solution
The definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts." Used in a sentence: The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for fraud is "Trick.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."