ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 336822 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.84
Score 0% 77%

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1 Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college.
68% Answer Correctly
adversary
defiant
comfort
archaic

Solution
The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

2 Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems
72% Answer Correctly
induce
classic
fragile
prudent

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 induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."

3 The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism.
77% Answer Correctly
buffoonery
civility
accentuate
glorify

Solution
The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."

4 Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts.
88% Answer Correctly
euphoria
ramble
disconcert
start

Solution
The definition for onset is "Beginning." Used in a sentence: Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness."

5 Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind.
79% Answer Correctly
hopeless
raucous
epitaph
conduit

Solution
The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."