ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 445249 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.43
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1 The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors.
74% Answer Correctly
immoderate
complicated
raucous
mundane

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 immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."

2 Retroactive most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
retrograde
punctual
gravity
penurious

Solution
The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

3 Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment.
89% Answer Correctly
composed
command
censure
incisive

Solution
The definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something." Used in a sentence: Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment. The definition for incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."

4 Derivative most nearly means:
38% Answer Correctly
raspy
refurbish
pretentious
banal

Solution
The definition for derivative is "Lacking originality." Used in a sentence: Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture. The definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

5 Raucous most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
stern
turpitude
rowdy
corrosive

Solution
The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."