ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery)Word Knowledge (WK)Medium
The newly discovered ancient artifact was found to be <b>venerable</b>, having survived millennia.
- AModern
- BRespectable
- CInconsequential
- DDisreputable
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: B. Respectable
Venerable means accorded a great deal of respect, especially because of age, wisdom, or character. Respectable is the closest synonym.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Modern refers to present or recent times, which is not directly related to venerability.
- C. Inconsequential means not important or significant, which is an antonym for the respect implied by venerable.
- D. Disreputable means not considered to be respectable in character or appearance, an antonym.
Venerable
Accorded a great deal of respect, especially because of age, wisdom, or character.
- Often applied to people, institutions, or objects with a long and distinguished history.
- Implies a sense of awe and reverence.
- Suggests a quality that has stood the test of time.
Memory trick: VENERable implies VENERation, which is deep respect.