ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 518300 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.19
Score 0% 64%

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1 Archaic most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
trove
antiquated
turpitude
rhapsody

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 rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."

2 Brandish most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
exception
egotist
absolve
flourish

Solution
The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

3 The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury.
71% Answer Correctly
gruesome
epistolary
ramble
indecorous

Solution
The definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking." Used in a sentence: The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury. The definition for indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."

4 The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released.
47% Answer Correctly
promote
obdurate
euphoria
inflammatory

Solution
The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness."

5 Gravity most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
seriousness
heed
procrastinate
inflammatory

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 procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for heed is "To pay attention to.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."