ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 768483 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.31
Score 0% 66%

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1 Archetypal most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
corrective
classic
induce
celebrated

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 corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."

2 Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher.
76% Answer Correctly
improbable
melodious
facade
scapegoat

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

3 Abate most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
catastrophic
elusive
proximity
subside

Solution
The definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity." Used in a sentence: Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."

4 The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters.
49% Answer Correctly
solace
flagrant
pretentious
humble

Solution
The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."

5 Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group.
68% Answer Correctly
fraud
penurious
articulate
eulogy

Solution
The definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive." Used in a sentence: Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group. The definition for eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for fraud is "Trick.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."