ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 822587 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.38
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1 Archaic most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
exalt
avian
antiquated
archetypal

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 archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."

2 Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group.
68% Answer Correctly
illuminate
scamper
discern
articulate

Solution
The definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive." Used in a sentence: Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group. The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

3 Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress.
71% Answer Correctly
inappropriate
equitable
regale
heed

Solution
The definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible." Used in a sentence: Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress. The definition for heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."

4 Scapegoat most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
condone
mediate
dupe
frugal

Solution
The definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others." Used in a sentence: Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies. The definition for frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."

5 Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet.
74% Answer Correctly
retroactive
oblivious
exalt
excessive

Solution
The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."