ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 993617 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.79
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1 Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check.
79% Answer Correctly
condone
shorten
disconcert
corrosive

Solution
The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

2 "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone.
63% Answer Correctly
inscription
regale
fidelity
procrastinate

Solution
The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."

3 Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party.
82% Answer Correctly
combative
raucous
buffoonery
rowdy

Solution
The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."

4 Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush.
82% Answer Correctly
compulsion
grandiose
deferment
igniting

Solution
The definition for combustion is "Act of burning." Used in a sentence: Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."

5 Archetypal most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
extol
classic
accentuate
apathetic

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 apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."