ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 219365 Results

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1 Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems
72% Answer Correctly
corrosive
advantageous
classic
condone

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 advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

2 Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work.
55% Answer Correctly
pomp
rancorous
kudos
elusive

Solution
The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for pomp is "showy display.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

3 The burglar took the ring by stealth, slipping it from the sleeping woman's finger.
60% Answer Correctly
pathos
anthology
furtiveness
facade

Solution
The definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed." Used in a sentence: The burglar took the ring by stealth, slipping it from the sleeping woman's finger. The definition for anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."

4 The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces.
80% Answer Correctly
collection
prudent
appraise
comparable

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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 appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."

5 Revive most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
apathetic
iridescent
oblivious
reanimate

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The definition for revive is "To bring back to life." Used in a sentence: Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired. The definition for apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality."