ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 278756 Results

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1 Opportune most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
recrimination
preclude
propitious
flaw

Solution
The definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient." Used in a sentence: Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in. The definition for flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."

2 Recrimination most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
commemorate
counterclaim
foil
heed

Solution
The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."

3 The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy.
62% Answer Correctly
remedial
egotist
parity
facade

Solution
The definition for corrective is "Intended to correct." Used in a sentence: The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy. The definition for egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for parity is "Equality."

4 Deferment most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
ramble
postponement
finite
defiant

Solution
The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for finite is "having definite limits.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."

5 Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems
72% Answer Correctly
distortion
colossal
classic
archaic

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 colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."