ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 229828 Results

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1 The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors.
74% Answer Correctly
corroborate
meticulous
complicated
combative

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 combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."

2 Pomp most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
indecorous
opportune
iridescent
pageantry

Solution
The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality."

3 The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense.
77% Answer Correctly
disdain
brandish
recrimination
merciful

Solution
The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

4 Composed most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
finite
serene
moderate
rehash

Solution
The definition for composed is "Calm." Used in a sentence: Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."

5 Euphoria most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
elation
composed
lenient
deferment

Solution
The definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Cassandra was overcome with euphoria when she met her long–lost sister. The definition for deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."