ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 468994 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 Intricate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
buffoonery
pretense
complicated
commemorate

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 buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

2 Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher.
76% Answer Correctly
incisive
cunning
meticulous
improbable

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

3 Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline.
53% Answer Correctly
regale
upbraid
gruff
sociable

Solution
The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."

4 Defiant most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
demean
manifest
turpitude
impudent

Solution
The definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance." Used in a sentence: The defiant toddler refused to leave the park. The definition for turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for manifest is "Obvious.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."

5 "Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over."
85% Answer Correctly
conduit
review
flagrant
penurious

Solution
The definition for rehash is "To discuss again." Used in a sentence: "Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over." The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing."