ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 1789 Results

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1 Intricate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
insinuate
complicated
archetypal
inauspicious

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 inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."

2 The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences.
60% Answer Correctly
corruption
archaic
retroactive
disconcert

Solution
The definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity." Used in a sentence: The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences. The definition for disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

3 Rail most nearly means:
52% Answer Correctly
combative
upbraid
benefactor
extant

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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 extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."

4 Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination.
70% Answer Correctly
embellish
mandate
counterclaim
ethical

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The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

5 Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness.
91% Answer Correctly
ethical
heinous
cure
comparable

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The definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts." Used in a sentence: Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness. The definition for ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."