ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 503188 Results

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1 Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems
73% Answer Correctly
refurbish
classic
oblivious
obnoxious

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 oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."

2 Turpitude most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
redouble
plaudits
corruption
comparable

Solution
The definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity." Used in a sentence: The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."

3 Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling.
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gravity
foil
straddle
dreadful

Solution
The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

4 Derelict most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
destitute
exalt
gruff
foil

Solution
The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

5 Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise.
68% Answer Correctly
derivative
grandiose
incumbent
divide

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 derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."