ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 459957 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.50
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1 Archaic most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
immoderate
eloquent
regurgitate
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 immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."

2 Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology.
73% Answer Correctly
elate
seriousness
redouble
proximity

Solution
The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."

3 The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate.
71% Answer Correctly
scapegoat
opportune
detect
catastrophic

Solution
The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

4 "heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy.
70% Answer Correctly
corrective
manifest
mind
embellish

Solution
The definition for heed is "To pay attention to." Used in a sentence: "Heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy. The definition for manifest is "obvious.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

5 It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party.
66% Answer Correctly
oblilgatory
placebo
gargantuan
clairvoyance

Solution
The definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility." Used in a sentence: It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party. The definition for gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."