ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 210869 Results

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1 The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty.
68% Answer Correctly
glorify
solace
egotist
intricate

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."

2 Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work.
55% Answer Correctly
kudos
facade
conduit
melee

Solution
The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."

3 Frugal most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
sparing
grandiose
genial
drab

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 drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

4 The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors.
74% Answer Correctly
drub
celebrated
complicated
derivative

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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 drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

5 Repel most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
stifle
absolve
repulse
gargantuan

Solution
The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."