ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 726920 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.39
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1 Archetypal most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
surplus
classic
corrosive
futile

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 surplus is "excess.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

2 Genial most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
composed
pleasant
pantomime
promote

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for composed is "calm.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

3 The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test.
49% Answer Correctly
ramble
grandiose
fragile
contrite

Solution
The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."

4 Melodious most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
ramble
dulcet
foil
absolve

Solution
The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."

5 They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second.
88% Answer Correctly
disdain
eulogy
turmoil
overjoyed

Solution
The definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional." Used in a sentence: They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second. The definition for disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."