ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 435865 Results

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1 Cunning most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
mandate
melee
crafty
ecstatic

Solution
The definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight." Used in a sentence: The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

2 Extant most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
living
implement
stifle
distortion

Solution
The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."

3 The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day.
53% Answer Correctly
parity
ecstatic
implausible
dulcet

Solution
The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."

4 Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious.
50% Answer Correctly
inauspicious
facade
seditious
recrimination

Solution
The definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger." Used in a sentence: Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious. The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

5 Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems
72% Answer Correctly
classic
prominence
placebo
apathetic

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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 placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."