ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 447597 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.58
Score 0% 72%

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1 Intricate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
salvage
deferment
complicated
colossal

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 salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."

2 Melee most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
eulogy
gargantuan
stifle
brawl

Solution
The definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people." Used in a sentence: After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams. The definition for gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."

3 Regurgitate most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
spew
entangle
apathetic
redouble

Solution
The definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back." Used in a sentence: The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts. The definition for redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

4 Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college.
69% Answer Correctly
absolve
proximity
comfort
distortion

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 absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

5 The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit.
70% Answer Correctly
raspy
trim
penurious
obnoxious

Solution
The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."