ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 490023 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.52
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1 The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors.
74% Answer Correctly
revoke
buffoonery
complicated
drub

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 drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."

2 Sociable most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
intricate
genial
benevolent
grandiose

Solution
The definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship." Used in a sentence: The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."

3 The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating.
81% Answer Correctly
illuminate
repeated
inauspicious
eulogy

Solution
The definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals." Used in a sentence: The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."

4 Drab most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
untenable
placebo
garish
dreary

Solution
The definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous." Used in a sentence: The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."

5 Heed most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
mind
flourish
illuminate
awe

Solution
The definition for heed is "To pay attention to." Used in a sentence: "Heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."