ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 869949 Results

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1 Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems
73% Answer Correctly
composed
serenity
classic
pretense

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 pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."

2 Anthology most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
gargantuan
collection
plaudits
precept

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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 gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

3 Refurbish most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
foil
renovate
discern
impenitent

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The definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen." Used in a sentence: Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment. The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."

4 After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder.
85% Answer Correctly
gigantic
combative
incumbent
flaunt

Solution
The definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous." Used in a sentence: After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

5 "Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over."
85% Answer Correctly
celebrated
review
interminable
curtail

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The definition for rehash is "To discuss again." Used in a sentence: "Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over." The definition for interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."