ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 565914 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.37
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1 Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude.
68% Answer Correctly
impassive
heed
recrimination
flaw

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 flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."

2 The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors.
74% Answer Correctly
complicated
revoke
pomp
incisive

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 incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."

3 Servile most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
slavish
futile
moderate
composed

Solution
The definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive." Used in a sentence: Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."

4 Belated most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
buffoonery
refurbish
tardy
placebo

Solution
The definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time." Used in a sentence: Even though I forgot his birthday, I hoe my father accepts my belated card. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

5 Grandiose most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
pretentious
appalling
trove
turpitude

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for trove is "Valuable collection."