ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 477323 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.69
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1 Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems
72% Answer Correctly
corrective
proximity
accentuate
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 accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."

2 The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing.
80% Answer Correctly
pale
negate
rhapsody
dubious

Solution
The definition for pallid is "Lacking color." Used in a sentence: The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing. The definition for negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."

3 Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States.
65% Answer Correctly
baseless
foil
scamper
adversary

Solution
The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."

4 Polarize most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
flagrant
divide
indecorous
incongruous

Solution
The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."

5 Adversary most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
opponent
turpitude
catastrophic
camaraderie

Solution
The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."