ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 123154 Results

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1 The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success.
82% Answer Correctly
dubious
medium
serenity
accessible

Solution
The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for accessible is "easy to reach or to approach.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."

2 Archetypal most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
duplicity
classic
rehash
archetypal

Solution
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 archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."

3 Extant most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
living
pretentious
pathos
iridescent

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The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

4 Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day.
85% Answer Correctly
periodic
parity
strict
epitaph

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The definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority." Used in a sentence: Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day. The definition for epitaph is "brief statement honoring a dead person.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

5 Incisive most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
unscrupulous
keen
gruff
revive

Solution
The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for revive is "To bring back to life.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."