ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 249688 Results

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1 The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors.
74% Answer Correctly
clarity
negate
complicated
appalling

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 clarity is "clearness.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

2 Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics.
66% Answer Correctly
elucidate
appraise
immoderate
advantageous

Solution
The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."

3 Mediate most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
melodious
cunning
arbitrate
mediate

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 melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

4 Pretentious most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
mundane
extant
drab
pompous

Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."

5 Celebrated most nearly means:
87% Answer Correctly
beneficial
admired
lenient
demeanor

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The definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected." Used in a sentence: The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress. The definition for lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."