ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 372238 Results

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1 The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors.
74% Answer Correctly
fraud
accessible
benevolent
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 accessible is "easy to reach or to approach.", the definition for fraud is "Trick.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."

2 Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found.
82% Answer Correctly
extant
honorable
revive
solace

Solution
The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."

3 Disconcert most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
camaraderie
unnerve
insolence
liability

Solution
The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

4 Placebo most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
accessible
scamper
sugar pill
extol

Solution
The definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing." Used in a sentence: Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away. The definition for extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

5 The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain.
71% Answer Correctly
trove
cushion
compulsion
authoritarian

Solution
The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for trove is "Valuable collection."