ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 482615 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.43
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1 Intricate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
complicated
supple
recrimination
manifest

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 recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for manifest is "Obvious."

2 Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill.
67% Answer Correctly
illuminate
exalt
handicap
penurious

Solution
The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."

3 The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts.
65% Answer Correctly
insolence
duplicity
spew
comparable

Solution
The definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back." Used in a sentence: The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts. The definition for insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."

4 Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake.
68% Answer Correctly
sameness
antidote
avian
combustion

Solution
The definition for parity is "Equality." Used in a sentence: Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake. The definition for antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."

5 Appalling most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
embellish
dreadful
rehash
solace

Solution
The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."