ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 760060 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.83
Score 0% 77%

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1 Archaic most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
incongruous
pantomime
elusive
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 elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

2 "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client.
80% Answer Correctly
verify
colossal
serenity
revoke

Solution
The definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence." Used in a sentence: "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client. The definition for revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."

3 Stern most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
prudent
adversary
curtail
strict

Solution
The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

4 After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams.
80% Answer Correctly
brawl
garish
promote
pallid

Solution
The definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people." Used in a sentence: After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams. The definition for pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."

5 Iridescent most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
methodical
shimmering
prune
insolence

Solution
The definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality." Used in a sentence: The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter. The definition for methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."