ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 985645 Results

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1 Lorraine was in rhapsody when she was accepte to the college of her dreams.
65% Answer Correctly
ecstasy
cunning
incumbent
deferment

Solution
The definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Lorraine was in rhapsody when she was accepte to the college of her dreams. The definition for incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

2 Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States.
64% Answer Correctly
trove
flourish
flagrant
baseless

Solution
The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."

3 The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion.
60% Answer Correctly
prominence
aerate
exception
scorn

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The definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt." Used in a sentence: The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion. The definition for prominence is "importance.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

4 Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems
72% Answer Correctly
dubious
derivative
classic
benefactor

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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 benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

5 Grandiose most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
antidote
fidelity
extenuating
pretentious

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The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."