ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 941203 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.20
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1 Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture.
38% Answer Correctly
archetypal
banal
implausible
pretentious

Solution
The definition for derivative is "Lacking originality." Used in a sentence: Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture. The definition for implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."

2 Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair.
76% Answer Correctly
pretense
ramble
highlight
penurious

Solution
The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

3 "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client.
80% Answer Correctly
salvage
pallid
verify
antidote

Solution
The definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence." Used in a sentence: "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client. The definition for antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

4 Incumbent most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
oblilgatory
combustion
inflammatory
opportune

Solution
The definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility." Used in a sentence: It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."

5 The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard.
60% Answer Correctly
destitute
entangle
opportune
stern

Solution
The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for entangle is "to involve in trouble.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."