ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 473613 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.20
Score 0% 64%

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1 Intricate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
complicated
regale
exalt
surplus

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 exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."

2 Accentuate most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
implausible
immoderate
highlight
corrective

Solution
The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."

3 The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released.
47% Answer Correctly
curtail
obdurate
insolence
retroactive

Solution
The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

4 Foil most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
serenity
egotist
complement
flagrant

Solution
The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."

5 The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter.
65% Answer Correctly
brandish
catastrophic
shimmering
censure

Solution
The definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality." Used in a sentence: The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter. The definition for censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."