ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 23160 Results

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1 Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems
72% Answer Correctly
garish
regale
classic
prudent

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 prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."

2 Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots.
81% Answer Correctly
urge
equitable
corroborate
salvage

Solution
The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."

3 Combustion most nearly means:
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stealth
turpitude
extol
igniting

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The definition for combustion is "Act of burning." Used in a sentence: Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. The definition for extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."

4 The supple leather coat draped like soft cloth around her shoulders.
54% Answer Correctly
turmoil
pliant
exalt
euphoria

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The definition for supple is "Flexible." Used in a sentence: The supple leather coat draped like soft cloth around her shoulders. The definition for exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness."

5 Clarity most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
duplicity
lucidity
benefactor
deferment

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The definition for clarity is "Clearness." Used in a sentence: The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."