ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 442827 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.54
Score 0% 71%

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1 In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic.
69% Answer Correctly
elate
iridescent
antiquated
induce

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 elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."

2 Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet.
74% Answer Correctly
periodic
beneficial
excessive
disdain

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 beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."

3 Disconcert most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
derivative
inviolable
unnerve
fraud

Solution
The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for fraud is "Trick."

4 Aerate most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
comparable
oxygenate
extol
appraise

Solution
The definition for aerate is "To supply with air." Used in a sentence: Every spring, Soloman used his tiller to aerate the compact soil. The definition for comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

5 Preclude most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
methodical
fidelity
exception
prevent

Solution
The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."