ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 889493 Results

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1 The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success.
82% Answer Correctly
abate
drub
medium
revoke

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 drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."

2 Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways.
63% Answer Correctly
corrosive
inviolable
camaraderie
odious

Solution
The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."

3 Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group.
68% Answer Correctly
polarize
articulate
futile
negate

Solution
The definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive." Used in a sentence: Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group. The definition for futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."

4 Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems
73% Answer Correctly
retroactive
promote
raspy
classic

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 retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

5 Prominence most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
placebo
serenity
oblivious
renown

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 serenity is "calmness.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."