ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 48067 Results

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1 Defiant most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
impudent
genial
demean
inauspicious

Solution
The definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance." Used in a sentence: The defiant toddler refused to leave the park. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

2 Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems
73% Answer Correctly
methodical
drab
composed
classic

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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 methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."

3 The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos.
74% Answer Correctly
compassion
ecstatic
comparable
benefactor

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The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

4 Deferment most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
eulogy
postponement
induce
regurgitate

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The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."

5 It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party.
67% Answer Correctly
combustion
aerate
oblilgatory
interminable

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The definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility." Used in a sentence: It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party. The definition for combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."