ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 452226 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.00
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1 Archetypal most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
antidote
extenuating
duplicity
classic

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 extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."

2 Gruff most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
conduit
flaunt
surly
scamper

Solution
The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

3 The burglar took the ring by stealth, slipping it from the sleeping woman's finger.
60% Answer Correctly
raucous
furtiveness
comprehensible
parity

Solution
The definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed." Used in a sentence: The burglar took the ring by stealth, slipping it from the sleeping woman's finger. The definition for comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."

4 The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer.
70% Answer Correctly
parity
timid
interminable
buffoonery

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The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for parity is "equality.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

5 The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test.
49% Answer Correctly
contrite
prudent
dubious
genial

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The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."