ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 106483 Results

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1 The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors.
74% Answer Correctly
polarize
drab
complicated
archetypal

Solution
The definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts." Used in a sentence: The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors. The definition for polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."

2 The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion.
76% Answer Correctly
interminable
serenity
apathetic
beat

Solution
The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."

3 The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale.
58% Answer Correctly
composed
lurid
sparing
gravity

Solution
The definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap." Used in a sentence: The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale. The definition for composed is "calm.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."

4 Negate most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
combustion
neutralize
corroborate
catastrophic

Solution
The definition for negate is "To make invalid." Used in a sentence: Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false. The definition for corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

5 Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director.
66% Answer Correctly
living
egotist
straddle
pomp

Solution
The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for pomp is "showy display.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."