ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 861083 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.21
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1 In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic.
69% Answer Correctly
antidote
augment
pretense
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 augment is "to make greater.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

2 Diffident most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
drub
retroactive
timid
stealth

Solution
The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."

3 Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert.
55% Answer Correctly
akin
archetypal
interminable
rancorous

Solution
The definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent." Used in a sentence: Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert. The definition for interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."

4 The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche.
71% Answer Correctly
ecstatic
precept
retroactive
incite

Solution
The definition for induce is "To influence or cause." Used in a sentence: The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

5 Mundane most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
commonplace
beneficial
censure
catastrophic

Solution
The definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary." Used in a sentence: The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills. The definition for catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."