ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 831246 Results

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1 The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces.
80% Answer Correctly
collection
meticulous
buffer
stealth

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 stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

2 Pantomime most nearly means:
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supple
diffident
methodical
charade

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The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

3 Archetypal most nearly means:
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classic
extol
defiant
composed

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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 extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."

4 Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away.
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parity
sugar pill
disdain
grandiose

Solution
The definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing." Used in a sentence: Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."

5 Revoke most nearly means:
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negate
heed
rescind
entangle

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The definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back." Used in a sentence: After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies. The definition for heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."