ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 168222 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.43
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1 The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors.
74% Answer Correctly
complicated
scamper
untenable
heinous

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 heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

2 Punctual most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
prompt
moderate
distortion
comprehensible

Solution
The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."

3 Rail most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
rehash
belated
benefactor
upbraid

Solution
The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."

4 The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable.
61% Answer Correctly
clarity
meticulous
retrograde
penurious

Solution
The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

5 Scamper most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
dash
benevolent
facade
inflammatory

Solution
The definition for scamper is "To run quickly." Used in a sentence: The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly. The definition for benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."