ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 972428 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.41
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1 Archaic most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
raucous
appraise
condone
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 condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."

2 The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts.
65% Answer Correctly
prominence
awe
spew
flaunt

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 flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

3 After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams.
81% Answer Correctly
brawl
extenuating
liability
polarize

Solution
The definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people." Used in a sentence: After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams. The definition for liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

4 Exception most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
ethical
indecorous
foil
anomaly

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 ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."

5 Ramble most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
perception
extol
appraise
roam

Solution
The definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language." Used in a sentence: Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject. The definition for perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."