ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 359573 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.44
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1 The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out.
57% Answer Correctly
defiant
renown
disconcert
manifest

Solution
The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for manifest is "obvious.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."

2 The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors.
74% Answer Correctly
belated
complicated
inauspicious
accessible

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 inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."

3 The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic.
92% Answer Correctly
pretense
regurgitate
devastating
elusive

Solution
The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

4 Hedonism most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
clarity
combative
abate
sensualism

Solution
The definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life." Used in a sentence: The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."

5 Equitable most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
eulogy
impartial
comprehensible
indecorous

Solution
The definition for equitable is "Fair and equal." Used in a sentence: The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters. The definition for indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."