ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 337467 Results

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1 Archaic most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
hedonism
comprehensible
penurious
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 hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

2 The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit.
70% Answer Correctly
drab
prudent
trim
plaudits

Solution
The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."

3 Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher.
76% Answer Correctly
appalling
improbable
equitable
recrimination

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

4 As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field.
75% Answer Correctly
nurture
gravity
intensify
archaic

Solution
The definition for redouble is "To make twice as great." Used in a sentence: As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field. The definition for archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."

5 Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery.
62% Answer Correctly
corroborate
rhapsody
jocularity
fidelity

Solution
The definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior." Used in a sentence: Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery. The definition for fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."