ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 515697 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.56
Score 0% 71%

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1 Archaic most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
catastrophic
punctual
antiquated
preclude

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 preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

2 Garish most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
precept
gaudy
authoritarian
nurture

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

3 The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces.
80% Answer Correctly
anthology
inflammatory
accentuate
collection

Solution
The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

4 The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value.
86% Answer Correctly
scapegoat
flaw
diffident
defect

Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

5 Entangle most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
anthology
ploy
authoritarian
embroil

Solution
The definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble." Used in a sentence: Jonah regretted entangling Parker in his legal difficulties. The definition for anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."