ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 883300 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.15
Score 0% 63%

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1 In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic.
69% Answer Correctly
prune
antiquated
naive
belated

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 prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."

2 Drab most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
condone
insinuate
precept
dreary

Solution
The definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous." Used in a sentence: The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring. The definition for insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

3 The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter.
65% Answer Correctly
corrosive
naive
shimmering
corrective

Solution
The definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality." Used in a sentence: The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter. The definition for corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

4 Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework.
50% Answer Correctly
derivative
altruistic
facade
combative

Solution
The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."

5 Trove most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
stifle
epitaph
camaraderie
cache

Solution
The definition for trove is "Valuable collection." Used in a sentence: Walter's trove of vintage baseball cards was worth thousands of dollars. The definition for camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."