ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 445717 Results

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1 Archaic most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
antiquated
advantageous
equitable
drab

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 drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."

2 Servile most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
stern
clairvoyance
slavish
antidote

Solution
The definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive." Used in a sentence: Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."

3 Proximity most nearly means:
91% Answer Correctly
extant
flaw
nearness
frugal

Solution
The definition for proximity is "Closeness." Used in a sentence: The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes. The definition for extant is "currently existing.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

4 Antidote most nearly means:
91% Answer Correctly
apathetic
indecorous
embellish
cure

Solution
The definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts." Used in a sentence: Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness. The definition for apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

5 The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness.
54% Answer Correctly
exasperation
obnoxious
anthology
mitigating

Solution
The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."