ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 910649 Results

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1 The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism.
78% Answer Correctly
finite
glorify
abate
refurbish

Solution
The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for finite is "Having definite limits.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."

2 The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit.
70% Answer Correctly
epistolary
trim
plaudits
penurious

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The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

3 Archetypal most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
repel
classic
polarize
trove

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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 trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."

4 Mundane most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
promote
pretense
commonplace
buffoonery

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The definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary." Used in a sentence: The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

5 Avian most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
flaw
iridescent
bird–like
elusive

Solution
The definition for avian is "Relating to birds." Used in a sentence: The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends." The definition for iridescent is "having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."