ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 539248 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 4.09
Score 0% 82%

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1 The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors.
74% Answer Correctly
fidelity
scapegoat
polarize
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 polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

2 Combative most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
aggressive
catastrophic
inflammatory
pallid

Solution
The definition for combative is "Eager to fight." Used in a sentence: The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing. The definition for pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

3 Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found.
82% Answer Correctly
honorable
redouble
insinuate
abate

Solution
The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."

4 Ecstatic most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
catastrophic
overjoyed
interminable
accentuate

Solution
The definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional." Used in a sentence: They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second. The definition for catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."

5 Stifle most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
serenity
composed
suppress
solace

Solution
The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."