ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 769958 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.69
Score 0% 74%

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1 Archetypal most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
melodious
classic
avian
derivative

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 derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

2 The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing.
89% Answer Correctly
distortion
exception
aesthete
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 exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

3 Abate most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
salvage
subside
hedonism
inflammatory

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 hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

4 Fidelity most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
flaw
loyalty
serenity
revive

Solution
The definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful." Used in a sentence: Unlike her fickle friend Benji, May Belle was known for her fidelity. The definition for revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."

5 Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage.
59% Answer Correctly
serene
pomp
gargantuan
elate

Solution
The definition for composed is "Calm." Used in a sentence: Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage. The definition for elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."