ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 617196 Results

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1 Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems
72% Answer Correctly
classic
solace
preclude
absolve

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 preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

2 Commemorate most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
scapegoat
exception
observe
defiant

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The definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony." Used in a sentence: Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date. The definition for defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

3 Clarity most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
elate
refurbish
combative
lucidity

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The definition for clarity is "Clearness." Used in a sentence: The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

4 The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall.
56% Answer Correctly
induce
pretentious
pathos
turpitude

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The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."

5 Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right.
43% Answer Correctly
ploy
turmoil
waffle
prominence

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The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."