ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 491058 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.34
Score 0% 67%

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1 Intricate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
rail
celebrated
pathos
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 pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."

2 Ploy most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
prominence
strategem
prudent
gravity

Solution
The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for prominence is "importance.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."

3 The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts.
65% Answer Correctly
spew
combustion
penurious
pretentious

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 penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."

4 Punctual most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
apathetic
augment
prompt
camaraderie

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 augment is "to make greater.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."

5 Meticulous most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
diffident
inauspicious
exalt
fastidious

Solution
The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."