ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 902975 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.53
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1 Archetypal most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
classic
exalt
disconcert
foil

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 disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."

2 Absolve most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
colossal
exculpate
incidental
flaunt

Solution
The definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt." Used in a sentence: Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase. The definition for flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."

3 Unscrupulous most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
corrupt
iridescent
indecorous
civility

Solution
The definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles." Used in a sentence: The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers. The definition for iridescent is "having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."

4 Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check.
79% Answer Correctly
shorten
censure
combative
augment

Solution
The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."

5 Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college.
69% Answer Correctly
stifle
accessible
comfort
derelict

Solution
The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."