ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 573070 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.56
Score 0% 71%

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1 Curtail most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
awe
equitable
shorten
hedonism

Solution
The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."

2 The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty.
68% Answer Correctly
elate
drab
glorify
incumbent

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."

3 In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic.
69% Answer Correctly
drab
antiquated
repel
finite

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 repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for finite is "Having definite limits.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."

4 After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams.
80% Answer Correctly
brawl
prominence
advantageous
turmoil

Solution
The definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people." Used in a sentence: After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams. The definition for advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."

5 Garish most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
sociable
naive
gaudy
authoritarian

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."