ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 226225 Results

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1 Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college.
69% Answer Correctly
comfort
hedonism
meticulous
aerate

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 meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."

2 Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems
72% Answer Correctly
inviolable
ramble
censure
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 ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."

3 The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury.
71% Answer Correctly
commemorate
clairvoyance
gruesome
incisive

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The definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking." Used in a sentence: The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury. The definition for clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."

4 Heed most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
futile
mind
buffer
appalling

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The definition for heed is "To pay attention to." Used in a sentence: "Heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy. The definition for futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

5 Brandish most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
onset
flourish
commemorate
avian

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The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for avian is "Relating to birds."