ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 357761 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.37
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1 Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work.
55% Answer Correctly
cunning
turpitude
clairvoyance
kudos

Solution
The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."

2 The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills.
56% Answer Correctly
benevolent
derelict
civility
commonplace

Solution
The definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary." Used in a sentence: The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills. The definition for civility is "politeness.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."

3 Immoderate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
prominence
gravity
excessive
onset

Solution
The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."

4 In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic.
69% Answer Correctly
melee
antiquated
mandate
prune

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 prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."

5 Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying.
82% Answer Correctly
imply
foil
melodious
adversary

Solution
The definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly." Used in a sentence: Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."