ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 538312 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.85
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1 In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic.
69% Answer Correctly
antiquated
impenitent
dubious
augment

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 dubious is "questionable.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."

2 Anthology most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
advantageous
collection
hedonism
discern

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 advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."

3 After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies.
80% Answer Correctly
rescind
conduit
punctual
moderate

Solution
The definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back." Used in a sentence: After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing."

4 Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment.
89% Answer Correctly
drub
antidote
opportune
renovate

Solution
The definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen." Used in a sentence: Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment. The definition for opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."

5 Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill.
67% Answer Correctly
gruff
turmoil
apathetic
handicap

Solution
The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."