ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 280308 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.29
Score 0% 66%

Review

1 The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty.
68% Answer Correctly
iridescent
glorify
procrastinate
flaw

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for iridescent is "having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."

2 Archaic most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
antiquated
nurture
flagrant
archetypal

Solution
The definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time." Used in a sentence: In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic. The definition for flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."

3 Melodious most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
dulcet
induce
buffer
heinous

Solution
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 induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

4 James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose.
67% Answer Correctly
penurious
repentant
curtail
evident

Solution
The definition for manifest is "Obvious." Used in a sentence: James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose. The definition for repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

5 Archetypal most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
implausible
liability
scapegoat
classic

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 liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."