ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 398607 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.89
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1 The genial host warmly greeted his many guests.
79% Answer Correctly
rhapsody
eulogy
pleasant
accessible

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."

2 Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems
72% Answer Correctly
gargantuan
classic
pathos
naive

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 pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."

3 The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty.
68% Answer Correctly
prudent
illuminate
pantomime
glorify

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

4 The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success.
82% Answer Correctly
penurious
medium
implement
futile

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 implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."

5 Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts.
88% Answer Correctly
start
cunning
aerate
adversary

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 adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."