ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 898291 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.12
Score 0% 62%

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1 In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic.
69% Answer Correctly
antiquated
benevolent
polarize
combustion

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 benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."

2 Conduit most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
beneficial
channel
parity
oblivious

Solution
The definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing." Used in a sentence: Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends. The definition for beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for parity is "Equality."

3 Stealth most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
indecorous
furtiveness
procrastinate
foil

Solution
The definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed." Used in a sentence: The burglar took the ring by stealth, slipping it from the sleeping woman's finger. The definition for procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."

4 Distortion most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
elusive
extenuating
contortion
interminable

Solution
The definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape." Used in a sentence: The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth. The definition for elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

5 The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion.
60% Answer Correctly
embellish
dubious
scorn
demeanor

Solution
The definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt." Used in a sentence: The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."