ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 225202 Results

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1 Futile most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
fickle
pomp
hopeless
indecorous

Solution
The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

2 Fragile most nearly means:
87% Answer Correctly
ethical
frail
meticulous
flourish

Solution
The definition for fragile is "Delicate." Used in a sentence: Jade placed the fragile vase out of reach of her rambunctious boys. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."

3 Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination.
71% Answer Correctly
demean
salvage
pretense
counterclaim

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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 demean is "to lower status.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

4 Lenient most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
incumbent
straddle
clairvoyance
merciful

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The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."

5 Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems
73% Answer Correctly
classic
clarity
elate
grandiose

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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 clarity is "clearness.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."