ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 48111 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.42
Score 0% 68%

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1 Punctual most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
mediate
flourish
prompt
ramble

Solution
The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."

2 Intricate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
untenable
complicated
turpitude
colossal

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 colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

3 Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise.
67% Answer Correctly
euphoria
divide
perception
proximity

Solution
The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."

4 Elusive most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
evasive
benevolent
recrimination
derelict

Solution
The definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp." Used in a sentence: The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble. The definition for derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."

5 Foil most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
diffident
adversary
complement
stern

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 stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."