ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 409702 Results

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1 Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture.
37% Answer Correctly
archetypal
benefactor
banal
demeanor

Solution
The definition for derivative is "Lacking originality." Used in a sentence: Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture. The definition for demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

2 Drub most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
beat
derivative
meticulous
defiant

Solution
The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

3 The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother.
70% Answer Correctly
celebrated
impudence
pretentious
prominence

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 prominence is "importance.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

4 The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic.
92% Answer Correctly
parity
devastating
incisive
trove

Solution
The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for parity is "equality.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."

5 Every spring, Soloman used his tiller to aerate the compact soil.
72% Answer Correctly
scapegoat
untenable
inflammatory
oxygenate

Solution
The definition for aerate is "To supply with air." Used in a sentence: Every spring, Soloman used his tiller to aerate the compact soil. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."