ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 198796 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.65
Score 0% 73%

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1 The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces.
80% Answer Correctly
conduit
archetypal
supple
collection

Solution
The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for supple is "flexible.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."

2 The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts.
65% Answer Correctly
spew
placebo
inflammatory
inviolable

Solution
The definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back." Used in a sentence: The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."

3 Solace most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
comfort
derivative
pretense
incidental

Solution
The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

4 Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show.
78% Answer Correctly
lurid
brandish
retroactive
prompt

Solution
The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

5 Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection.
74% Answer Correctly
procrastinate
indecorous
careless
meticulous

Solution
The definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness." Used in a sentence: Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."