ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 89 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.64
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1 Futile most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
hopeless
ecstatic
repel
corrosive

Solution
The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

2 The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors.
77% Answer Correctly
repel
deceit
epitaph
revoke

Solution
The definition for fraud is "Trick." Used in a sentence: The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors. The definition for revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

3 Polarize most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
scapegoat
defiant
divide
archaic

Solution
The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

4 Archetypal most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
regale
scamper
buffer
classic

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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 buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."

5 The impatient Zoe found the longwinded lecture interminable.
68% Answer Correctly
melodious
rancorous
ceaseless
buffoonery

Solution
The definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless." Used in a sentence: The impatient Zoe found the longwinded lecture interminable. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."