ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 299941 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.70
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1 The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value.
86% Answer Correctly
fraud
incisive
defect
extenuating

Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for fraud is "Trick.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."

2 The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness.
54% Answer Correctly
penurious
camaraderie
mitigating
elusive

Solution
The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."

3 The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language.
88% Answer Correctly
extant
approachable
camaraderie
epitaph

Solution
The definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach." Used in a sentence: The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language. The definition for epitaph is "brief statement honoring a dead person.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."

4 The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers.
73% Answer Correctly
archetypal
lenient
archaic
corrupt

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 archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."

5 Archaic most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
proximity
negate
ploy
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 ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."