ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 538415 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.69
Score 0% 74%

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1 In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic.
69% Answer Correctly
antiquated
opportune
naive
iridescent

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 naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."

2 Prune most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
appraise
inflammatory
heinous
trim

Solution
The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

3 Celebrated most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
avian
exalt
moderate
admired

Solution
The definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected." Used in a sentence: The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress. The definition for avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."

4 Buffoonery most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
extol
jocularity
lenient
promote

Solution
The definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior." Used in a sentence: Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

5 The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces.
80% Answer Correctly
comprehensible
extenuating
collection
buffer

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 extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."