ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 758048 Results

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Correct 0 3.26
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1 Archetypal most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
recrimination
servile
finite
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 servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for finite is "Having definite limits.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

2 The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos.
73% Answer Correctly
exasperation
intricate
compassion
accessible

Solution
The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

3 Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company.
58% Answer Correctly
keen
anthology
straddle
exalt

Solution
The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

4 All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class.
76% Answer Correctly
recrimination
benevolent
distortion
rule

Solution
The definition for precept is "A general rule of action." Used in a sentence: All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

5 The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released.
47% Answer Correctly
obdurate
drub
brandish
archaic

Solution
The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."