ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 287797 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.49
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1 Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired.
85% Answer Correctly
reanimate
polarize
combative
drab

Solution
The definition for revive is "To bring back to life." Used in a sentence: Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."

2 The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces.
80% Answer Correctly
antidote
curtail
collection
raspy

Solution
The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."

3 Composed most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
serene
epistolary
archetypal
exasperation

Solution
The definition for composed is "Calm." Used in a sentence: Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage. The definition for archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

4 Rancorous most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
combustion
disdain
bitter
flourish

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 flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."

5 Duplicity most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
surplus
avian
mundane
deceit

Solution
The definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action." Used in a sentence: The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity. The definition for avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."