ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 169565 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.45
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1 Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper.
64% Answer Correctly
parade
authoritarian
aerate
intricate

Solution
The definition for flaunt is "To display showily." Used in a sentence: Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper. The definition for aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."

2 Supple most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
comprehensible
pliant
condone
hedonism

Solution
The definition for supple is "Flexible." Used in a sentence: The supple leather coat draped like soft cloth around her shoulders. The definition for hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

3 Intricate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
inviolable
complicated
dubious
turpitude

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 inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."

4 Embellish most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
benefactor
elate
adorn
stealth

Solution
The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."

5 The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic.
92% Answer Correctly
devastating
insolence
incisive
mandate

Solution
The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."