ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 801297 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.48
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1 Implausible most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
benevolent
improbable
inviolable
raspy

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."

2 The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces.
80% Answer Correctly
derelict
collection
moderate
implausible

Solution
The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."

3 The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall.
60% Answer Correctly
lurid
precept
sensualism
preclude

Solution
The definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life." Used in a sentence: The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall. The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

4 Archetypal most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
classic
avian
gargantuan
camaraderie

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 camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."

5 The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard.
60% Answer Correctly
destitute
anthology
extenuating
prudent

Solution
The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."