ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 515125 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.35
Score 0% 67%

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1 Retroactive most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
corrective
inflammatory
facade
retrograde

Solution
The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."

2 Archaic most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
antiquated
naive
anthology
heinous

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 anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."

3 The defiant toddler refused to leave the park.
68% Answer Correctly
melee
antidote
impudent
defiant

Solution
The definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance." Used in a sentence: The defiant toddler refused to leave the park. The definition for antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."

4 Exalt most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
prune
accentuate
gargantuan
glorify

Solution
The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."

5 Garish most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
rhapsody
servile
gaudy
inviolable

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."