ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 773647 Results

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1 The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism.
77% Answer Correctly
precept
catastrophic
glorify
trove

Solution
The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

2 Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems
72% Answer Correctly
illuminate
gravity
classic
scapegoat

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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 illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

3 Corrosive most nearly means:
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promote
surplus
caustic
buffoonery

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The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

4 Sociable most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
punctual
genial
apathetic
corrosive

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The definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship." Used in a sentence: The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation. The definition for apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

5 Futile most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
hopeless
turpitude
straddle
heinous

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The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."