ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 532007 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.55
Score 0% 71%

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1 Intricate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
prudent
complicated
epitaph
disdain

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 disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."

2 Incumbent most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
archetypal
oblilgatory
hedonism
gargantuan

Solution
The definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility." Used in a sentence: It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party. The definition for gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."

3 The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew.
80% Answer Correctly
raspy
rehash
foil
irritation

Solution
The definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated." Used in a sentence: The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew. The definition for rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."

4 Lorraine was in rhapsody when she was accepte to the college of her dreams.
65% Answer Correctly
distortion
embellish
ecstasy
adversary

Solution
The definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Lorraine was in rhapsody when she was accepte to the college of her dreams. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

5 Archaic most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
buffoonery
grandiose
antiquated
salvage

Solution
The definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time." Used in a sentence: In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."