ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 22489 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.32
Score 0% 66%

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1 His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force.
69% Answer Correctly
rail
revive
composed
cognition

Solution
The definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding." Used in a sentence: His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force. The definition for revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."

2 Rancorous most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
bitter
egotist
entangle
discern

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The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."

3 Archetypal most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
brandish
rhapsody
classic
revoke

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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 revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."

4 Embellish most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
illuminate
punctual
adorn
appalling

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The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

5 Dubious most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
solace
awe
pathos
suspect

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The definition for dubious is "Questionable." Used in a sentence: Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football. The definition for solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."