ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 976890 Results

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1 The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success.
82% Answer Correctly
catastrophic
heinous
medium
preclude

Solution
The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."

2 Mundane most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
civility
stern
fraud
commonplace

Solution
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 stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for fraud is "Trick.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."

3 The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile.
60% Answer Correctly
catastrophic
written
flourish
impenitent

Solution
The definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters." Used in a sentence: The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile. The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

4 Composed most nearly means:
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serene
immoderate
hedonism
epistolary

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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 epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."

5 Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems
72% Answer Correctly
classic
egotist
embellish
gargantuan

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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 egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."