ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 5646 Results

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1 Elusive most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
meticulous
evasive
catastrophic
accentuate

Solution
The definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp." Used in a sentence: The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble. The definition for catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."

2 Incongruous most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
inappropriate
accentuate
grandiose
disconcert

Solution
The definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible." Used in a sentence: Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress. The definition for accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

3 The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors.
74% Answer Correctly
complicated
incisive
servile
exception

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 servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."

4 Impenitent most nearly means:
47% Answer Correctly
obdurate
brandish
distortion
ethical

Solution
The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

5 Deferment most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
naive
heed
distortion
postponement

Solution
The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for heed is "To pay attention to.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."