ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 19715 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.92
Score 0% 58%

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1 Archetypal most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
pantomime
procrastinate
methodical
classic

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 methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

2 Foil most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
untenable
genial
censure
complement

Solution
The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

3 Inflammatory most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
precept
impenitent
interminable
seditious

Solution
The definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger." Used in a sentence: Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious. The definition for precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."

4 Egotist most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
blowhard
deferment
punctual
exception

Solution
The definition for egotist is "Self–important person." Used in a sentence: Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop. The definition for deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

5 Incisive most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
foil
frugal
refurbish
keen

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 refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."