ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 325161 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.61
Score 0% 72%

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1 In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic.
69% Answer Correctly
accessible
prudent
aesthete
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 prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."

2 Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign.
67% Answer Correctly
proximity
compulsion
epistolary
ominous

Solution
The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."

3 The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters.
64% Answer Correctly
arbitrate
preclude
melee
untenable

Solution
The definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile." Used in a sentence: The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."

4 Rehash most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
review
nurture
absolve
advantageous

Solution
The definition for rehash is "To discuss again." Used in a sentence: "Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over." The definition for nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."

5 Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher.
76% Answer Correctly
heed
intricate
impenitent
improbable

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for heed is "To pay attention to.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."