ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 450548 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.88
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1 The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value.
86% Answer Correctly
appalling
defect
elate
frugal

Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."

2 Yvonne's father urged, "Don't procrastinate. Clean your room right away."
85% Answer Correctly
disdain
periodic
exalt
delay

Solution
The definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally." Used in a sentence: Yvonne's father urged, "Don't procrastinate. Clean your room right away." The definition for disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."

3 Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party.
82% Answer Correctly
derelict
ethical
methodical
rowdy

Solution
The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."

4 Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery.
62% Answer Correctly
jocularity
revive
exalt
grandiose

Solution
The definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior." Used in a sentence: Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery. The definition for revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

5 Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems
72% Answer Correctly
moderate
classic
authoritarian
censure

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 authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."