ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 208861 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.39
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1 Ramble most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
naive
stifle
roam
pathos

Solution
The definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language." Used in a sentence: Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."

2 Intricate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
gargantuan
deferment
complicated
exception

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 gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."

3 The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime.
60% Answer Correctly
liability
drub
surplus
charade

Solution
The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."

4 Punctual most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
garish
inauspicious
prompt
stifle

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 garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

5 Meticulous most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
recrimination
demeanor
fastidious
straddle

Solution
The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."