ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 805330 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.46
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1 Archaic most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
regale
brandish
antiquated
stealth

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 regale is "to amuse.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed."

2 Prominence most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
renown
demean
duplicity
flagrant

Solution
The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for demean is "to lower status.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."

3 Jade placed the fragile vase out of reach of her rambunctious boys.
87% Answer Correctly
frail
placebo
stern
mundane

Solution
The definition for fragile is "Delicate." Used in a sentence: Jade placed the fragile vase out of reach of her rambunctious boys. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."

4 Meticulous most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
embellish
revive
fastidious
conduit

Solution
The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."

5 The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors.
77% Answer Correctly
derelict
augment
deceit
repentant

Solution
The definition for fraud is "Trick." Used in a sentence: The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors. The definition for derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."