ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 75459 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.61
Score 0% 72%

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1 Opportune most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
drub
lenient
incongruous
propitious

Solution
The definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient." Used in a sentence: Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in. The definition for drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."

2 Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems
73% Answer Correctly
incongruous
hedonism
combustion
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 incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."

3 Ethical most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
nurture
heinous
scapegoat
honorable

Solution
The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."

4 The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing.
89% Answer Correctly
pathos
combative
serenity
aggressive

Solution
The definition for combative is "Eager to fight." Used in a sentence: The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing. The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."

5 Exception most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
advantageous
supple
anomaly
condone

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 supple is "flexible.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."