ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 421981 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.82
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1 Solace most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
negate
rail
comfort
commemorate

Solution
The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

2 Intricate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
clairvoyance
complicated
flaunt
revive

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 revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."

3 The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders.
79% Answer Correctly
repentant
repulse
indecorous
pretentious

Solution
The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

4 The genial host warmly greeted his many guests.
78% Answer Correctly
pleasant
grandiose
buffoonery
liability

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

5 Raspy most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
grandiose
harsh
advantageous
belated

Solution
The definition for raspy is "rough, grating." Used in a sentence: After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy. The definition for advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."