ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 583520 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.28
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1 The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors.
74% Answer Correctly
advantageous
mundane
gruff
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 gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."

2 My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner.
69% Answer Correctly
celebrated
drub
incidental
vulgar

Solution
The definition for indecorous is "In bad taste." Used in a sentence: My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner. The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."

3 The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation.
55% Answer Correctly
garish
genial
inflammatory
absolve

Solution
The definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship." Used in a sentence: The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation. The definition for absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."

4 Rancorous most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
incisive
sociable
bitter
anthology

Solution
The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."

5 Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away.
67% Answer Correctly
civility
periodic
sugar pill
advantageous

Solution
The definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing." Used in a sentence: Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away. The definition for advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."