ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 680393 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 Archaic most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
combustion
equitable
censure
antiquated

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 combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."

2 Condone most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
aesthete
fidelity
excuse
avian

Solution
The definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable." Used in a sentence: Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself. The definition for aesthete is "person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."

3 Placebo most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
insinuate
incumbent
frugal
sugar pill

Solution
The definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing." Used in a sentence: Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away. The definition for insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

4 Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college.
69% Answer Correctly
inflammatory
comfort
combustion
extenuating

Solution
The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

5 Benevolent most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
altruistic
epistolary
incongruous
elate

Solution
The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."