ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 862887 Results

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1 The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces.
80% Answer Correctly
combustion
procrastinate
collection
appalling

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 procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

2 Derivative most nearly means:
38% Answer Correctly
banal
dubious
eulogy
derelict

Solution
The definition for derivative is "Lacking originality." Used in a sentence: Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture. The definition for eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."

3 Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor.
74% Answer Correctly
pretense
intelligle
archetypal
defiant

Solution
The definition for comprehensible is "Understandable." Used in a sentence: Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor. The definition for archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."

4 Placebo most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
perception
sugar pill
distortion
implement

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 distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding.", and the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish."

5 Prominence most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
renown
preclude
regurgitate
inauspicious

Solution
The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."