ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 602873 Results

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1 The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors.
74% Answer Correctly
comparable
pretense
eloquent
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 comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

2 Pallid most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
pale
catastrophic
promote
preclude

Solution
The definition for pallid is "Lacking color." Used in a sentence: The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing. The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

3 Duplicity most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
drub
deceit
exception
promote

Solution
The definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action." Used in a sentence: The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity. The definition for drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

4 "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother.
77% Answer Correctly
exalt
prevent
onset
absolve

Solution
The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for onset is "beginning.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

5 Finite most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
turmoil
compulsion
limited
serenity

Solution
The definition for finite is "Having definite limits." Used in a sentence: The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."