ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 649881 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.79
Score 0% 76%

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1 Archaic most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
ethical
extol
antiquated
melee

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 extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."

2 The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity.
61% Answer Correctly
colossal
inviolable
diffident
deceit

Solution
The definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action." Used in a sentence: The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity. The definition for colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."

3 Scamper most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
civility
dash
extenuating
retroactive

Solution
The definition for scamper is "To run quickly." Used in a sentence: The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."

4 Catastrophic most nearly means:
92% Answer Correctly
colossal
deferment
civility
devastating

Solution
The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."

5 Genial most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
absolve
solace
incongruous
pleasant

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."