ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 321183 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.37
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
retroactive
accessible
interminable
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 interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."

2 The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth.
62% Answer Correctly
prudent
commemorate
flaunt
contortion

Solution
The definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape." Used in a sentence: The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth. The definition for flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."

3 Advantageous most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
condone
regale
mundane
favorable

Solution
The definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage." Used in a sentence: The house's location in the best school district was advantageous to the seller. The definition for condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."

4 The supple leather coat draped like soft cloth around her shoulders.
54% Answer Correctly
straddle
pliant
hedonism
serenity

Solution
The definition for supple is "Flexible." Used in a sentence: The supple leather coat draped like soft cloth around her shoulders. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."

5 Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination.
70% Answer Correctly
counterclaim
defiant
interminable
combative

Solution
The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."