ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 585887 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems
72% Answer Correctly
apathetic
classic
illuminate
straddle

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 apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

2 Lurid most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
gruesome
stern
foil
fraud

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The definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking." Used in a sentence: The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury. The definition for fraud is "trick.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."

3 The supple leather coat draped like soft cloth around her shoulders.
54% Answer Correctly
mundane
civility
inflammatory
pliant

Solution
The definition for supple is "Flexible." Used in a sentence: The supple leather coat draped like soft cloth around her shoulders. The definition for mundane is "practical, ordinary.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."

4 Appalling most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
dreadful
periodic
induce
condone

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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 condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

5 Inviolable most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
facade
duplicity
untouchable
appalling

Solution
The definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass." Used in a sentence: Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable. The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."