ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 496547 Results

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1 Archetypal most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
condone
classic
accommodate
censure

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 condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to."

2 Punctual most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
distortion
illuminate
prompt
nurture

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 nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

3 The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew.
80% Answer Correctly
aesthete
extol
irritation
pretentious

Solution
The definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated." Used in a sentence: The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew. The definition for extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."

4 Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake.
68% Answer Correctly
sameness
eloquent
retroactive
pretentious

Solution
The definition for parity is "Equality." Used in a sentence: Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake. The definition for eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

5 Exalt most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
liability
inauspicious
glorify
onset

Solution
The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."