ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 444267 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.09
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1 Meticulous most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
appalling
ecstatic
perception
fastidious

Solution
The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."

2 Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart.
71% Answer Correctly
elate
mask
archetypal
extenuating

Solution
The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance." Used in a sentence: Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart. The definition for archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

3 Lorraine was in rhapsody when she was accepte to the college of her dreams.
66% Answer Correctly
ecstasy
indecorous
clairvoyance
deferment

Solution
The definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Lorraine was in rhapsody when she was accepte to the college of her dreams. The definition for indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."

4 The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces.
80% Answer Correctly
collection
polarize
illuminate
flaw

Solution
The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."

5 Derivative most nearly means:
38% Answer Correctly
grandiose
banal
archetypal
exasperation

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 grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."