ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 395333 Results

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1 Adversary most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
opponent
unscrupulous
pantomime
disconcert

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 unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

2 Lurid most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
penurious
absolve
exalt
gruesome

Solution
The definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking." Used in a sentence: The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

3 Diffident most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
catastrophic
timid
apathetic
colossal

Solution
The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

4 The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors.
74% Answer Correctly
complicated
inauspicious
dubious
promote

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 dubious is "questionable.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

5 Elate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
extant
exasperation
prominence
delight

Solution
The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for extant is "currently existing.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."