ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 997725 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.93
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1 Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture.
37% Answer Correctly
regurgitate
banal
adversary
combative

Solution
The definition for derivative is "Lacking originality." Used in a sentence: Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture. The definition for regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."

2 Rhapsody most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
demean
liability
ecstasy
rancorous

Solution
The definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Lorraine was in rhapsody when she was accepte to the college of her dreams. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

3 Derelict most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
rail
ethical
foil
destitute

Solution
The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."

4 In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic.
69% Answer Correctly
illuminate
supple
commemorate
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 commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

5 The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth.
61% Answer Correctly
buffoonery
corrosive
meticulous
contortion

Solution
The definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape." Used in a sentence: The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."