ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 235954 Results

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1 The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring.
72% Answer Correctly
dreary
authoritarian
proximity
elusive

Solution
The definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous." Used in a sentence: The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring. The definition for elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."

2 Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company.
58% Answer Correctly
keen
adversary
scapegoat
servile

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The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

3 Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems
72% Answer Correctly
clairvoyance
sociable
futile
classic

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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 sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."

4 The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth.
61% Answer Correctly
corrosive
manifest
contortion
repentant

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The definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape." Used in a sentence: The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth. The definition for repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for manifest is "Obvious."

5 The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language.
87% Answer Correctly
ramble
benefactor
colossal
approachable

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The definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach." Used in a sentence: The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."