ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 147457 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.71
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1 Heinous most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
odious
advantageous
mediate
ramble

Solution
The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."

2 Rehash most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
entangle
gargantuan
review
composed

Solution
The definition for rehash is "To discuss again." Used in a sentence: "Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over." The definition for composed is "calm.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."

3 Moderate most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
compulsion
embellish
pretentious
medium

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 embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."

4 Recrimination most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
buffer
counterclaim
diffident
oblivious

Solution
The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

5 Archetypal most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
polarize
finite
classic
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 polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."