ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 233060 Results

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1 Methodical most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
heed
ramble
systematic
entangle

Solution
The definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner." Used in a sentence: Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for heed is "To pay attention to.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."

2 The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors.
74% Answer Correctly
corroborate
cunning
complicated
flaunt

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 cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

3 All Randolph needed to implement his plan was a moonless night and a long rope.
79% Answer Correctly
execute
hedonism
fidelity
buffer

Solution
The definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish." Used in a sentence: All Randolph needed to implement his plan was a moonless night and a long rope. The definition for hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

4 Placebo most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
inflammatory
appraise
sugar pill
epistolary

Solution
The definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing." Used in a sentence: Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away. The definition for epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

5 Extenuating most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
mitigating
salvage
straddle
regurgitate

Solution
The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."