ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 990302 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.36
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
antiquated
inflammatory
censure
catastrophic

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 censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

2 Inviolable most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
corroborate
civility
parity
untouchable

Solution
The definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass." Used in a sentence: Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable. The definition for corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."

3 Combustion most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
cunning
benefactor
prominence
igniting

Solution
The definition for combustion is "Act of burning." Used in a sentence: Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. The definition for prominence is "importance.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

4 Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion.
47% Answer Correctly
veneration
distortion
corrective
rail

Solution
The definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder." Used in a sentence: Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."

5 Exception most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
epistolary
frugal
prune
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 prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."