ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 439594 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.06
Score 0% 61%

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1 The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors.
74% Answer Correctly
procrastinate
extant
complicated
incongruous

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 incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."

2 Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone.
59% Answer Correctly
meticulous
slavish
futile
archaic

Solution
The definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive." Used in a sentence: Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone. The definition for archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

3 My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner.
69% Answer Correctly
augment
futile
vulgar
meticulous

Solution
The definition for indecorous is "In bad taste." Used in a sentence: My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."

4 Penurious most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
eloquent
frugal
revive
beneficial

Solution
The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."

5 The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account.
49% Answer Correctly
retroactive
promote
futile
glaring

Solution
The definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive." Used in a sentence: The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account. The definition for futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."