ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 43618 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.86
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1 The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors.
74% Answer Correctly
epistolary
beneficial
awe
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 awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."

2 The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense.
78% Answer Correctly
merciful
onset
camaraderie
genial

Solution
The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."

3 Raspy most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
combustion
corrective
negate
harsh

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 combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."

4 Compulsion most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
stifle
urge
extol
raucous

Solution
The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for raucous is "noisy, rowdy.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

5 Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination.
70% Answer Correctly
gravity
procrastinate
embellish
counterclaim

Solution
The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."