ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 367810 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.79
Score 0% 76%

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1 Flaw most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
regale
defect
censure
stifle

Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for regale is "to amuse.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."

2 Manifest most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
evident
precept
pomp
epitaph

Solution
The definition for manifest is "Obvious." Used in a sentence: James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose. The definition for precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

3 Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor.
74% Answer Correctly
intelligle
prune
equitable
retroactive

Solution
The definition for comprehensible is "Understandable." Used in a sentence: Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor. The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

4 In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic.
69% Answer Correctly
aerate
buffer
antiquated
authoritarian

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 authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

5 Civility most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
prune
adversary
curtail
courtesy

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."