ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 931108 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.72
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1 The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills.
56% Answer Correctly
rhapsody
extenuating
melodious
commonplace

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 rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

2 Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired.
85% Answer Correctly
ecstatic
inauspicious
extol
reanimate

Solution
The definition for revive is "To bring back to life." Used in a sentence: Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired. The definition for ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

3 Clarity most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
futile
combative
authoritarian
lucidity

Solution
The definition for clarity is "Clearness." Used in a sentence: The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity. The definition for authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."

4 In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic.
69% Answer Correctly
curtail
egotist
antiquated
melodious

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 curtail is "to make less.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."

5 The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes.
90% Answer Correctly
retroactive
elusive
equitable
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 equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."