ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 23717 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.54
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1 The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors.
74% Answer Correctly
revoke
complicated
clairvoyance
impenitent

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 clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."

2 The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy.
71% Answer Correctly
drub
illuminate
pretentious
crafty

Solution
The definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight." Used in a sentence: The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

3 The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters.
64% Answer Correctly
beneficial
pallid
flagrant
arbitrate

Solution
The definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile." Used in a sentence: The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. The definition for pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."

4 Finite most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
stealth
procrastinate
prune
limited

Solution
The definition for finite is "Having definite limits." Used in a sentence: The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums. The definition for procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

5 Disdain most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
scorn
adversary
mandate
ethical

Solution
The definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt." Used in a sentence: The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion. The definition for mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."