ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 700499 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.33
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1 Benevolent most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
accessible
altruistic
compulsion
commemorate

Solution
The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."

2 Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems
72% Answer Correctly
repentant
censure
mandate
classic

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 repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."

3 Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away.
67% Answer Correctly
sugar pill
advantageous
melodious
perception

Solution
The definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing." Used in a sentence: Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away. The definition for perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

4 Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair.
76% Answer Correctly
stealth
catastrophic
civility
highlight

Solution
The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed."

5 The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty.
68% Answer Correctly
liability
lurid
facade
glorify

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."