ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 476079 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.88
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1 Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems
72% Answer Correctly
inflammatory
refurbish
commemorate
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 inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

2 After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage.
84% Answer Correctly
eulogy
stern
rescue
conduit

Solution
The definition for salvage is "To save from ruin." Used in a sentence: After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing."

3 Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found.
82% Answer Correctly
dubious
honorable
scamper
parity

Solution
The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for parity is "equality.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

4 Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject.
72% Answer Correctly
drub
roam
accommodate
sociable

Solution
The definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language." Used in a sentence: Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject. The definition for sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."

5 Punctual most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
induce
augment
awe
prompt

Solution
The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for augment is "to make greater.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."