ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 348365 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.64
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1 Intricate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
inauspicious
disconcert
complicated
recrimination

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 disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

2 Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in.
64% Answer Correctly
mediate
propitious
penurious
regale

Solution
The definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient." Used in a sentence: Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in. The definition for mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

3 Nurture most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
appraise
corrective
foster
penurious

Solution
The definition for nurture is "To further the development of." Used in a sentence: Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens. The definition for corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

4 Embellish most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
abate
raucous
adorn
lenient

Solution
The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."

5 Adversary most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
solace
hedonism
corroborate
opponent

Solution
The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."