ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 429687 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.34
Score 0% 67%

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1 In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic.
69% Answer Correctly
implement
celebrated
precept
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 celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish."

2 Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends.
62% Answer Correctly
aesthete
corrective
iridescent
channel

Solution
The definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing." Used in a sentence: Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends. The definition for aesthete is "person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."

3 Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor.
74% Answer Correctly
genial
anthology
intelligle
extenuating

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 anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

4 Distortion most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
promote
manifest
conduit
contortion

Solution
The definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape." Used in a sentence: The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth. The definition for manifest is "obvious.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

5 Polarize most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
composed
comprehensible
divide
mandate

Solution
The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."