ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 905143 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.36
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1 Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems
72% Answer Correctly
classic
anthology
drab
curtail

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 anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

2 The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation.
56% Answer Correctly
genial
impenitent
recrimination
repel

Solution
The definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship." Used in a sentence: The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation. The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."

3 Punctual most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
placebo
insolence
prompt
facade

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The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

4 Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart.
70% Answer Correctly
mask
catastrophic
stifle
embellish

Solution
The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance." Used in a sentence: Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart. The definition for catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

5 Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage.
59% Answer Correctly
civility
immoderate
diffident
serene

Solution
The definition for composed is "Calm." Used in a sentence: Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage. The definition for civility is "politeness.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."