ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 621412 Results

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1 The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors.
74% Answer Correctly
illuminate
complicated
exception
comparable

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 illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

2 The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation.
55% Answer Correctly
indecorous
genial
manifest
fragile

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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 fragile is "delicate.", the definition for manifest is "Obvious.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

3 Epitaph most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
procrastinate
inscription
precept
frugal

Solution
The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

4 Duplicity most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
prune
pomp
trove
deceit

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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 prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

5 The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes.
66% Answer Correctly
blame
archetypal
polarize
interminable

Solution
The definition for censure is "To find fault with." Used in a sentence: The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes. The definition for polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."