ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 496959 Results

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1 The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors.
74% Answer Correctly
inflammatory
disconcert
complicated
parity

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 disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for parity is "Equality."

2 there is no doubt that eating vegetables is beneficial to one's health.
84% Answer Correctly
equitable
fickle
conduit
advantageous

Solution
The definition for beneficial is "Helpful." Used in a sentence: there is no doubt that eating vegetables is beneficial to one's health. The definition for conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."

3 Mediate most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
appraise
foil
catastrophic
arbitrate

Solution
The definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile." Used in a sentence: The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."

4 Demeanor most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
ramble
epistolary
disposition
illuminate

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The definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others." Used in a sentence: Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."

5 Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper.
64% Answer Correctly
parade
grandiose
flaunt
mundane

Solution
The definition for flaunt is "To display showily." Used in a sentence: Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper. The definition for flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."