ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 414479 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.47
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1 Archaic most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
corroborate
periodic
gravity
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 gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

2 The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense.
78% Answer Correctly
appraise
merciful
fraud
turmoil

Solution
The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for fraud is "trick.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

3 Condone most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
repentant
moderate
pathos
excuse

Solution
The definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable." Used in a sentence: Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

4 The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters.
49% Answer Correctly
humble
surplus
elusive
demeanor

Solution
The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for surplus is "excess.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."

5 Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor.
74% Answer Correctly
hedonism
catastrophic
corroborate
intelligle

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 catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."