ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 358070 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.30
Score 0% 66%

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1 Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks.
68% Answer Correctly
corrective
flaunt
procrastinate
assess

Solution
The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."

2 The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity.
61% Answer Correctly
obnoxious
accessible
unscrupulous
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 accessible is "easy to reach or to approach.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."

3 The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother.
70% Answer Correctly
flourish
impudence
flaunt
demeanor

Solution
The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

4 Epistolary most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
revoke
mediate
written
exalt

Solution
The definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters." Used in a sentence: The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile. The definition for revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."

5 Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems
72% Answer Correctly
immoderate
classic
clarity
colossal

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 immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."