ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 254909 Results

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Correct 0 3.19
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1 The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors.
74% Answer Correctly
perception
indecorous
catastrophic
complicated

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 catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

2 The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account.
49% Answer Correctly
turmoil
glaring
untenable
exalt

Solution
The definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive." Used in a sentence: The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

3 Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake.
68% Answer Correctly
sameness
antidote
drab
elate

Solution
The definition for parity is "Equality." Used in a sentence: Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake. The definition for antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."

4 Pantomime most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
compulsion
charade
augment
brandish

Solution
The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for augment is "to make greater.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."

5 The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty.
68% Answer Correctly
anthology
fraud
glorify
prominence

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 anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for fraud is "Trick.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."