ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 780103 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.50
Score 0% 70%

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1 Awe most nearly means:
47% Answer Correctly
ecstatic
flaw
veneration
archaic

Solution
The definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder." Used in a sentence: Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion. The definition for archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

2 The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet.
62% Answer Correctly
drub
ramble
regale
cover

Solution
The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."

3 The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes.
90% Answer Correctly
nearness
embellish
raucous
pretense

Solution
The definition for proximity is "Closeness." Used in a sentence: The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes. The definition for raucous is "noisy, rowdy.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

4 In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic.
69% Answer Correctly
advantageous
antiquated
incumbent
celebrated

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 advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."

5 Ethical most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
exalt
honorable
periodic
obnoxious

Solution
The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."