ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 5109 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.28
Score 0% 66%

Review

1 Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems
72% Answer Correctly
penurious
classic
straddle
ethical

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 straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."

2 The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage.
64% Answer Correctly
incisive
inflammatory
brandish
revive

Solution
The definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures." Used in a sentence: The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for revive is "To bring back to life.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."

3 Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony.
55% Answer Correctly
lurid
pageantry
ramble
archetypal

Solution
The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."

4 After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams.
80% Answer Correctly
sociable
brawl
preclude
accommodate

Solution
The definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people." Used in a sentence: After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams. The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."

5 The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out.
57% Answer Correctly
retroactive
plaudits
renown
catastrophic

Solution
The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."