ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 463613 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.32
Score 0% 66%

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1 Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign.
66% Answer Correctly
inflammatory
recrimination
ominous
gruff

Solution
The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

2 Lenient most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
recrimination
heinous
merciful
gruff

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 heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

3 The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters.
49% Answer Correctly
punctual
commemorate
humble
colossal

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 colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

4 Facade most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
stealth
prune
fidelity
mask

Solution
The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance." Used in a sentence: Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart. The definition for stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."

5 In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic.
69% Answer Correctly
antiquated
intricate
refurbish
celebrated

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 refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."