ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 838904 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.56
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1 Archetypal most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
exception
fragile
classic
implement

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 exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."

2 The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success.
82% Answer Correctly
medium
ecstatic
lurid
derelict

Solution
The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

3 Extenuating most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
mitigating
disconcert
servile
buffoonery

Solution
The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

4 "heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy.
71% Answer Correctly
mind
cunning
egotist
placebo

Solution
The definition for heed is "To pay attention to." Used in a sentence: "Heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

5 The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly.
77% Answer Correctly
dash
servile
cunning
drab

Solution
The definition for scamper is "To run quickly." Used in a sentence: The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly. The definition for cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."