ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 809866 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.41
Score 0% 68%

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1 Archaic most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
antiquated
immoderate
obnoxious
regurgitate

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 regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."

2 The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing.
89% Answer Correctly
ramble
catastrophic
antidote
aggressive

Solution
The definition for combative is "Eager to fight." Used in a sentence: The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing. The definition for catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."

3 Gruff most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
surly
sociable
commemorate
raucous

Solution
The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for raucous is "noisy, rowdy.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."

4 Grandiose most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
onset
redouble
pretentious
retroactive

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

5 The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion.
76% Answer Correctly
manifest
beat
discern
disconcert

Solution
The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for manifest is "obvious.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."