ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 385832 Results

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1 The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors.
74% Answer Correctly
compulsion
onset
complicated
comprehensible

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 comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."

2 Buffoonery most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
celebrated
accentuate
disconcert
jocularity

Solution
The definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior." Used in a sentence: Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery. The definition for accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."

3 Flaw most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
defect
unscrupulous
duplicity
anthology

Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."

4 The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills.
56% Answer Correctly
pretentious
sociable
commonplace
aerate

Solution
The definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary." Used in a sentence: The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills. The definition for pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."

5 The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit.
70% Answer Correctly
refurbish
flagrant
methodical
trim

Solution
The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."