ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 750777 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.90
Score 0% 78%

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1 Anthology most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
collection
negate
foil
melodious

Solution
The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."

2 Catastrophic most nearly means:
92% Answer Correctly
punctual
beneficial
devastating
appalling

Solution
The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."

3 The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language.
87% Answer Correctly
adversary
approachable
absolve
cunning

Solution
The definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach." Used in a sentence: The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language. The definition for cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

4 Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends.
61% Answer Correctly
flaw
channel
prominence
manifest

Solution
The definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing." Used in a sentence: Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends. The definition for manifest is "obvious.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."

5 In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic.
69% Answer Correctly
plaudits
antiquated
pathos
conduit

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 conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."