ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 956526 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.33
Score 0% 67%

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1 In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic.
69% Answer Correctly
belated
censure
combative
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 belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."

2 The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile.
59% Answer Correctly
clarity
written
promote
garish

Solution
The definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters." Used in a sentence: The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile. The definition for clarity is "clearness.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

3 Curtail most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
shorten
heinous
placebo
parity

Solution
The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."

4 Hedonism most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
inauspicious
untenable
opportune
sensualism

Solution
The definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life." Used in a sentence: The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."

5 Regurgitate most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
spew
promote
advantageous
unscrupulous

Solution
The definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back." Used in a sentence: The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."