ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 499667 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.96
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1 The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors.
74% Answer Correctly
complicated
penurious
manifest
incisive

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 incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for manifest is "Obvious."

2 Regale most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
antidote
entertain
fraud
proximity

Solution
The definition for regale is "To amuse." Used in a sentence: My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for fraud is "Trick."

3 The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic.
92% Answer Correctly
flourish
incisive
devastating
corrosive

Solution
The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."

4 Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness.
91% Answer Correctly
melee
benevolent
obnoxious
cure

Solution
The definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts." Used in a sentence: Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."

5 Illuminate most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
scamper
polarize
insolence
elucidate

Solution
The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."