ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 655946 Results

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1 Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems
72% Answer Correctly
corrective
classic
augment
regurgitate

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 augment is "to make greater.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."

2 Exalt most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
ethical
recrimination
compulsion
glorify

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The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

3 Iridescent most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
retroactive
eulogy
illuminate
shimmering

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The definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality." Used in a sentence: The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

4 Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral.
66% Answer Correctly
homage
deferment
hedonism
extant

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The definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased." Used in a sentence: Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral. The definition for deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."

5 Deferment most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
heed
flourish
postponement
servile

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The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for heed is "To pay attention to.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."