ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 456864 Results

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1 The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank.
88% Answer Correctly
stifle
strict
augment
melodious

Solution
The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."

2 Colossal most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
gigantic
ethical
flagrant
proximity

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The definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous." Used in a sentence: After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."

3 The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain.
71% Answer Correctly
repentant
cushion
commemorate
obnoxious

Solution
The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

4 Archetypal most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
comprehensible
classic
periodic
fidelity

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 periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."

5 The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language.
88% Answer Correctly
approachable
stern
elusive
demean

Solution
The definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach." Used in a sentence: The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."