ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 469259 Results

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1 Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems
72% Answer Correctly
classic
pantomime
combative
defiant

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 combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

2 Corrosive most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
insolence
meticulous
caustic
frugal

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The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

3 The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense.
77% Answer Correctly
lurid
stifle
rhapsody
merciful

Solution
The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."

4 Recrimination most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
counterclaim
mundane
duplicity
demeanor

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The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."

5 The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters.
64% Answer Correctly
induce
arbitrate
nurture
servile

Solution
The definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile." Used in a sentence: The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. The definition for nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."