ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 450601 Results

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1 The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors.
74% Answer Correctly
archaic
finite
aesthete
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 aesthete is "person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", the definition for finite is "Having definite limits.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."

2 Perception most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
cognition
combative
recrimination
pathos

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The definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding." Used in a sentence: His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force. The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

3 Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush.
82% Answer Correctly
opportune
igniting
induce
defiant

Solution
The definition for combustion is "Act of burning." Used in a sentence: Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. The definition for induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."

4 Corrosive most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
caustic
eloquent
archetypal
opportune

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The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."

5 Proximity most nearly means:
90% Answer Correctly
fickle
clarity
embellish
nearness

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The definition for proximity is "Closeness." Used in a sentence: The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable."