ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 711896 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.42
Score 0% 68%

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1 In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic.
69% Answer Correctly
oblivious
antidote
fidelity
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 fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

2 Corrective most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
remedial
demean
repentant
regale

Solution
The definition for corrective is "Intended to correct." Used in a sentence: The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy. The definition for repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."

3 The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing.
80% Answer Correctly
facade
belated
promote
pale

Solution
The definition for pallid is "Lacking color." Used in a sentence: The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing. The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."

4 Consuela's friends called her an aesthete when she claimed that Monet's paintings made her cry.
52% Answer Correctly
connoisseur
penurious
comprehensible
exasperation

Solution
The definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty." Used in a sentence: Consuela's friends called her an aesthete when she claimed that Monet's paintings made her cry. The definition for comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

5 The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends."
78% Answer Correctly
obnoxious
disdain
surplus
bird–like

Solution
The definition for avian is "Relating to birds." Used in a sentence: The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends." The definition for obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."