ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 754319 Results

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1 Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work.
55% Answer Correctly
kudos
incongruous
belated
punctual

Solution
The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."

2 Oblivious most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
epitaph
disconcert
corrective
careless

Solution
The definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness." Used in a sentence: Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection. The definition for epitaph is "brief statement honoring a dead person.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."

3 Awe most nearly means:
47% Answer Correctly
grandiose
intricate
augment
veneration

Solution
The definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder." Used in a sentence: Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

4 Cunning most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
crafty
foil
immoderate
conduit

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The definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight." Used in a sentence: The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy. The definition for immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."

5 Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems
72% Answer Correctly
accommodate
benefactor
classic
lurid

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 accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."