ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 723841 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.15
Score 0% 63%

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1 Archaic most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
antiquated
defiant
oblivious
demeanor

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 defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

2 Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony.
55% Answer Correctly
civility
ethical
inviolable
pageantry

Solution
The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."

3 Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline.
52% Answer Correctly
prune
upbraid
accentuate
obnoxious

Solution
The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

4 The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry.
59% Answer Correctly
raucous
embellish
exalt
caustic

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."

5 Exasperation most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
irritation
absolve
surplus
turpitude

Solution
The definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated." Used in a sentence: The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew. The definition for surplus is "excess.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."