ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 318442 Results

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1 The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success.
82% Answer Correctly
indecorous
archetypal
oblivious
medium

Solution
The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

2 Interminable most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
parity
eulogy
scapegoat
ceaseless

Solution
The definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless." Used in a sentence: The impatient Zoe found the longwinded lecture interminable. The definition for scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."

3 Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony.
55% Answer Correctly
archaic
cunning
appraise
pageantry

Solution
The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

4 Elate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
defiant
composed
delight
frugal

Solution
The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."

5 Turpitude most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
epistolary
supple
corruption
extant

Solution
The definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity." Used in a sentence: The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences. The definition for extant is "currently existing.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."