ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 603966 Results

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1 The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors.
74% Answer Correctly
prominence
plaudits
sociable
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 prominence is "importance.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."

2 Composed most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
serene
intricate
elusive
derivative

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The definition for composed is "Calm." Used in a sentence: Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage. The definition for intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

3 Comparable most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
procrastinate
beneficial
akin
pallid

Solution
The definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent." Used in a sentence: Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert. The definition for pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."

4 The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos.
73% Answer Correctly
compassion
naive
heinous
methodical

Solution
The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."

5 Perception most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
pretense
cognition
ploy
accentuate

Solution
The definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding." Used in a sentence: His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force. The definition for accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."