ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 323116 Results

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1 Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems
73% Answer Correctly
turpitude
perception
flaunt
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 flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."

2 Prune most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
intricate
corroborate
trim
catastrophic

Solution
The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."

3 The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress.
88% Answer Correctly
admired
foil
defiant
inflammatory

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 foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

4 Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake.
68% Answer Correctly
procrastinate
illuminate
straddle
sameness

Solution
The definition for parity is "Equality." Used in a sentence: Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."

5 The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche.
71% Answer Correctly
demeanor
incite
equitable
flaunt

Solution
The definition for induce is "To influence or cause." Used in a sentence: The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche. The definition for equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."