ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 561384 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.56
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1 Archetypal most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
disdain
retroactive
classic
inflammatory

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 retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."

2 Genial most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
onset
pleasant
archaic
repentant

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for onset is "beginning.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."

3 Facade most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
raspy
condone
mask
futile

Solution
The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance." Used in a sentence: Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart. The definition for condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."

4 Repentant most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
contrite
diffident
penurious
exception

Solution
The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

5 Onset most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
buffer
exalt
surplus
start

Solution
The definition for onset is "Beginning." Used in a sentence: Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts. The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."