ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 2296 Results

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1 The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test.
49% Answer Correctly
indecorous
finite
contrite
archetypal

Solution
The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for finite is "Having definite limits.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."

2 Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework.
50% Answer Correctly
altruistic
gargantuan
celebrated
fragile

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The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for fragile is "delicate.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."

3 Melodious most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
camaraderie
dulcet
demeanor
derivative

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The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

4 Rancorous most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
buffer
prune
recrimination
bitter

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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 recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

5 Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check.
79% Answer Correctly
shorten
grandiose
plaudits
mediate

Solution
The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."