ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 908697 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic.
69% Answer Correctly
ramble
awe
adversary
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 awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

2 Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems
72% Answer Correctly
repel
classic
clairvoyance
aesthete

Solution
The definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example." Used in a sentence: Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems The definition for aesthete is "person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."

3 The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters.
64% Answer Correctly
ploy
celebrated
arbitrate
demeanor

Solution
The definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile." Used in a sentence: The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

4 The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class.
54% Answer Correctly
servile
scapegoat
anomaly
discern

Solution
The definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply." Used in a sentence: The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class. The definition for servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."

5 Proximity most nearly means:
91% Answer Correctly
curtail
nurture
incumbent
nearness

Solution
The definition for proximity is "Closeness." Used in a sentence: The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes. The definition for nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."