ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 304582 Results

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1 Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems
72% Answer Correctly
surplus
eulogy
classic
abate

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 eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."

2 The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress.
88% Answer Correctly
penurious
nurture
fraud
admired

Solution
The definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected." Used in a sentence: The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress. The definition for nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for fraud is "Trick."

3 The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism.
77% Answer Correctly
drab
duplicity
corrosive
glorify

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The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."

4 Adversary most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
flourish
pomp
gruff
opponent

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The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for pomp is "showy display.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

5 Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion.
47% Answer Correctly
disdain
veneration
extenuating
euphoria

Solution
The definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder." Used in a sentence: Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."