ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 453838 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.46
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1 Intricate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
buffer
fragile
stealth
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 stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."

2 Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology.
73% Answer Correctly
hedonism
beneficial
corroborate
seriousness

Solution
The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."

3 The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces.
80% Answer Correctly
rail
collection
colossal
augment

Solution
The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for augment is "to make greater.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."

4 The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters.
61% Answer Correctly
onset
placebo
rhapsody
impartial

Solution
The definition for equitable is "Fair and equal." Used in a sentence: The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters. The definition for onset is "beginning.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."

5 Brandish most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
punctual
flourish
inflammatory
induce

Solution
The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."