ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 27519 Results

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1 The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors.
74% Answer Correctly
flaunt
complicated
redouble
distortion

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 redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

2 Exception most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
promote
embellish
belated
anomaly

Solution
The definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply." Used in a sentence: The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

3 The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble.
66% Answer Correctly
evasive
penurious
meticulous
genial

Solution
The definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp." Used in a sentence: The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

4 Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology.
74% Answer Correctly
equitable
seriousness
buffer
flourish

Solution
The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."

5 Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company.
58% Answer Correctly
keen
combustion
raspy
rail

Solution
The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."