ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 475934 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.09
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1 Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems
72% Answer Correctly
ploy
gargantuan
rancorous
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 rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."

2 The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene.
55% Answer Correctly
fastidious
conduit
absolve
polarize

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The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

3 The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate.
71% Answer Correctly
curtail
recrimination
repentant
detect

Solution
The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

4 Stealth most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
furtiveness
futile
unscrupulous
pretentious

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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 unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

5 Gruff most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
euphoria
surly
grandiose
stifle

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 grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness."