ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 36909 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.74
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1 Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States.
65% Answer Correctly
periodic
stifle
elusive
baseless

Solution
The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."

2 Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party.
82% Answer Correctly
methodical
raspy
accommodate
rowdy

Solution
The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."

3 The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors.
74% Answer Correctly
defiant
comparable
complicated
opportune

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 comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."

4 After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder.
85% Answer Correctly
gigantic
epitaph
epistolary
impenitent

Solution
The definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous." Used in a sentence: After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder. The definition for epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

5 Negate most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
neutralize
recrimination
distortion
buffoonery

Solution
The definition for negate is "To make invalid." Used in a sentence: Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false. The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."