ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 113107 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.45
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1 Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels.
61% Answer Correctly
curtail
adorn
derivative
revive

Solution
The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for revive is "To bring back to life.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

2 Archaic most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
heinous
antiquated
ethical
preclude

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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 preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."

3 Immoderate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
demean
untenable
excessive
futile

Solution
The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for demean is "to lower status.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."

4 The impatient Zoe found the longwinded lecture interminable.
68% Answer Correctly
camaraderie
ceaseless
clarity
elusive

Solution
The definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless." Used in a sentence: The impatient Zoe found the longwinded lecture interminable. The definition for camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."

5 Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems
72% Answer Correctly
derivative
ploy
classic
compulsion

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The definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example." Used in a sentence: Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."