ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 466356 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.35
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1 Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems
72% Answer Correctly
classic
derelict
rancorous
penurious

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 derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

2 Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet.
74% Answer Correctly
clarity
excessive
ethical
mundane

Solution
The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."

3 The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out.
57% Answer Correctly
disconcert
renown
regurgitate
accentuate

Solution
The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."

4 Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics.
66% Answer Correctly
induce
elucidate
heed
illuminate

Solution
The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."

5 Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away.
67% Answer Correctly
meticulous
sugar pill
exception
finite

Solution
The definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing." Used in a sentence: Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for finite is "Having definite limits.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."