ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 478572 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.20
Score 0% 64%

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1 Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling.
50% Answer Correctly
plaudits
surly
accommodate
appalling

Solution
The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."

2 Rhapsody most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
turpitude
flaunt
combative
ecstasy

Solution
The definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Lorraine was in rhapsody when she was accepte to the college of her dreams. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

3 Pretentious most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
fragile
benevolent
pompous
demeanor

Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for fragile is "delicate.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."

4 Intricate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
implausible
regale
melodious
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 melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."

5 Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems
72% Answer Correctly
rail
discern
classic
ecstatic

Solution
The definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example." Used in a sentence: Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."