ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 869201 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.42
Score 0% 68%

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1 Archetypal most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
prune
prominence
classic
exalt

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 prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."

2 The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing.
89% Answer Correctly
regale
finite
insinuate
aggressive

Solution
The definition for combative is "Eager to fight." Used in a sentence: The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing. The definition for finite is "having definite limits.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."

3 Demean most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
elusive
humble
immoderate
avian

Solution
The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for avian is "Relating to birds."

4 Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination.
70% Answer Correctly
counterclaim
duplicity
opportune
liability

Solution
The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."

5 The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity.
61% Answer Correctly
heinous
exception
deceit
anthology

Solution
The definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action." Used in a sentence: The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity. The definition for heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."