ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 527004 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.36
Score 0% 67%

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1 The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors.
74% Answer Correctly
negate
appalling
punctual
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 negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

2 The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury.
71% Answer Correctly
flourish
heed
gruesome
awe

Solution
The definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking." Used in a sentence: The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury. The definition for awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for heed is "To pay attention to.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."

3 Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems
73% Answer Correctly
classic
promote
celebrated
prominence

Solution
The definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example." Used in a sentence: Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems The definition for prominence is "importance.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

4 Regurgitate most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
spew
turmoil
exalt
mediate

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 turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."

5 Incidental most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
ethical
rail
petty
recrimination

Solution
The definition for incidental is "Minor." Used in a sentence: The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."