ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 730870 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.53
Score 0% 71%

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1 Retroactive most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
retrograde
recrimination
archaic
civility

Solution
The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."

2 Equitable most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
serenity
melee
impartial
intricate

Solution
The definition for equitable is "Fair and equal." Used in a sentence: The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."

3 They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second.
88% Answer Correctly
fragile
overjoyed
prudent
appraise

Solution
The definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional." Used in a sentence: They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second. The definition for appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."

4 Gargantuan most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
mediate
trove
enormous
fragile

Solution
The definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic." Used in a sentence: The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding. The definition for trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."

5 Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult.
57% Answer Correctly
flaw
placebo
flaunt
judicious

Solution
The definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd." Used in a sentence: Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for flaw is "An imperfection."