ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 723759 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.60
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1 Archaic most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
antiquated
revoke
supple
unscrupulous

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 supple is "flexible.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."

2 Garish most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
gaudy
defiant
oblivious
demeanor

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

3 The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate.
71% Answer Correctly
sociable
proximity
detect
futile

Solution
The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."

4 Moderate most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
medium
stifle
benevolent
rehash

Solution
The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."

5 Futile most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
pomp
flourish
hopeless
dubious

Solution
The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for dubious is "questionable.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."