ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 137124 Results

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Correct 0 3.10
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1 Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems
72% Answer Correctly
disdain
exalt
classic
incongruous

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 exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."

2 The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene.
55% Answer Correctly
disdain
finite
fastidious
fraud

Solution
The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for finite is "having definite limits.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for fraud is "Trick."

3 The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was.
48% Answer Correctly
fragile
artless
epitaph
curtail

Solution
The definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom." Used in a sentence: The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was. The definition for epitaph is "brief statement honoring a dead person.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."

4 The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury.
70% Answer Correctly
belated
gruesome
plaudits
conduit

Solution
The definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking." Used in a sentence: The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."

5 Mediate most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
camaraderie
arbitrate
aerate
proximity

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The definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile." Used in a sentence: The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. The definition for aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."