ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 331957 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.72
Score 0% 74%

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1 Intricate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
punctual
onset
buffoonery
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 onset is "beginning.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

2 Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends.
61% Answer Correctly
rancorous
elusive
channel
liability

Solution
The definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing." Used in a sentence: Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends. The definition for liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

3 Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying.
81% Answer Correctly
futile
garish
imply
melee

Solution
The definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly." Used in a sentence: Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying. The definition for garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."

4 Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise.
67% Answer Correctly
beneficial
divide
equitable
accommodate

Solution
The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."

5 Ecstatic most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
clairvoyance
rehash
overjoyed
refurbish

Solution
The definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional." Used in a sentence: They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second. The definition for clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."