ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 30456 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.56
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1 Periodic most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
sociable
entangle
revive
repeated

Solution
The definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals." Used in a sentence: The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating. The definition for sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for revive is "To bring back to life.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."

2 In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic.
69% Answer Correctly
compulsion
promote
regurgitate
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 regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

3 The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences.
60% Answer Correctly
curtail
corruption
anthology
meticulous

Solution
The definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity." Used in a sentence: The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences. The definition for anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

4 Exasperation most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
pallid
revoke
heed
irritation

Solution
The definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated." Used in a sentence: The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew. The definition for revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."

5 Illuminate most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
archaic
induce
elucidate
buffoonery

Solution
The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."