ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 44318 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.85
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1 The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors.
74% Answer Correctly
drab
benevolent
complicated
perception

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 benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."

2 Corroborate most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
compulsion
supple
verify
inflammatory

Solution
The definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence." Used in a sentence: "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client. The definition for supple is "flexible.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

3 The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic.
92% Answer Correctly
archetypal
devastating
regurgitate
impenitent

Solution
The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."

4 Curtail most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
prudent
anthology
foil
shorten

Solution
The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."

5 The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion.
60% Answer Correctly
scorn
pomp
meticulous
entangle

Solution
The definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt." Used in a sentence: The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."