ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 616668 Results

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1 Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems
72% Answer Correctly
derivative
salvage
classic
finite

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 finite is "having definite limits.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

2 Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline.
53% Answer Correctly
upbraid
deferment
eulogy
compulsion

Solution
The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."

3 Ethical most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
pallid
disconcert
corrective
honorable

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The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."

4 Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult.
57% Answer Correctly
serenity
judicious
beneficial
inflammatory

Solution
The definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd." Used in a sentence: Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."

5 The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank.
88% Answer Correctly
supple
pretentious
exasperation
strict

Solution
The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for supple is "flexible.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."