ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 462907 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors.
74% Answer Correctly
gargantuan
promote
complicated
entangle

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 promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."

2 Eloquent most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
articulate
commemorate
heinous
extenuating

Solution
The definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive." Used in a sentence: Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group. The definition for heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

3 Pathos most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
incumbent
heinous
compassion
lurid

Solution
The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."

4 Inflammatory most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
awe
polarize
derelict
seditious

Solution
The definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger." Used in a sentence: Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious. The definition for awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."

5 "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother.
77% Answer Correctly
naive
flaunt
prevent
heinous

Solution
The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."