ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 646431 Results

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Correct 0 3.46
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1 Archaic most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
grandiose
entangle
antiquated
insolence

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 entangle is "to involve in trouble.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

2 Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying.
82% Answer Correctly
demean
comparable
unscrupulous
imply

Solution
The definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly." Used in a sentence: Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying. The definition for demean is "to lower status.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."

3 Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling.
70% Answer Correctly
dreadful
comparable
liability
naive

Solution
The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

4 Straddle most nearly means:
43% Answer Correctly
aerate
waffle
regale
commemorate

Solution
The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

5 Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush.
82% Answer Correctly
belated
gravity
igniting
pantomime

Solution
The definition for combustion is "Act of burning." Used in a sentence: Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. The definition for pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."