ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 729767 Results

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1 Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems
72% Answer Correctly
stifle
grandiose
incumbent
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 stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

2 After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies.
80% Answer Correctly
rescind
accommodate
surplus
comprehensible

Solution
The definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back." Used in a sentence: After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies. The definition for surplus is "excess.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."

3 Embellish most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
adorn
surplus
incongruous
defiant

Solution
The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."

4 The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall.
56% Answer Correctly
turmoil
prune
pretentious
ecstatic

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 ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

5 The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche.
71% Answer Correctly
pretentious
appraise
incite
flagrant

Solution
The definition for induce is "To influence or cause." Used in a sentence: The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche. The definition for appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."