ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 289592 Results

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1 Intricate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
complicated
aesthete
equitable
straddle

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 straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."

2 "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother.
77% Answer Correctly
benevolent
insinuate
prevent
genial

Solution
The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."

3 The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was.
48% Answer Correctly
condone
interminable
manifest
artless

Solution
The definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom." Used in a sentence: The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was. The definition for interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for manifest is "Obvious."

4 Absolve most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
incisive
rehash
inauspicious
exculpate

Solution
The definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt." Used in a sentence: Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."

5 The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders.
79% Answer Correctly
surplus
foil
repulse
drab

Solution
The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for surplus is "excess.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."