ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 504492 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.17
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1 Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework.
50% Answer Correctly
benevolent
altruistic
abate
implement

Solution
The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."

2 The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors.
74% Answer Correctly
benefactor
complicated
foil
placebo

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 foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

3 Censure most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
incongruous
corrective
blame
extol

Solution
The definition for censure is "To find fault with." Used in a sentence: The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes. The definition for incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

4 Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude.
68% Answer Correctly
gravity
impassive
cunning
accentuate

Solution
The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

5 Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company.
58% Answer Correctly
keen
entangle
buffoonery
redouble

Solution
The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."