ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 715202 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.33
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1 Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness.
91% Answer Correctly
fidelity
exalt
cure
raspy

Solution
The definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts." Used in a sentence: Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness. The definition for exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."

2 The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale.
58% Answer Correctly
sparing
abate
onset
combative

Solution
The definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap." Used in a sentence: The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."

3 The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall.
56% Answer Correctly
stern
pallid
condone
pretentious

Solution
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 stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

4 Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems
72% Answer Correctly
ecstatic
frugal
classic
cunning

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 ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

5 Exception most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
anomaly
accommodate
authoritarian
turmoil

Solution
The definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply." Used in a sentence: The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class. The definition for authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to."