ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 238462 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 Archetypal most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
flourish
augment
classic
colossal

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 augment is "to make greater.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."

2 Rancorous most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
derivative
indecorous
equitable
bitter

Solution
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 indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."

3 Stern most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
penurious
celebrated
strict
extenuating

Solution
The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."

4 Placebo most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
abate
revoke
sugar pill
recrimination

Solution
The definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing." Used in a sentence: Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away. The definition for revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."

5 Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject.
72% Answer Correctly
anthology
roam
prune
archetypal

Solution
The definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language." Used in a sentence: Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject. The definition for archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."