ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 629445 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.35
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1 Repel most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
methodical
scamper
extant
repulse

Solution
The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for extant is "currently existing.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

2 The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet.
62% Answer Correctly
serenity
cover
derivative
garish

Solution
The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for serenity is "calmness.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

3 Dubious most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
diffident
lenient
suspect
incumbent

Solution
The definition for dubious is "Questionable." Used in a sentence: Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."

4 The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day.
53% Answer Correctly
rehash
commemorate
colossal
dulcet

Solution
The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

5 Intricate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
disconcert
complicated
cunning
catastrophic

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 cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."