ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 642950 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.43
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1 The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors.
74% Answer Correctly
recrimination
disdain
procrastinate
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 recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."

2 The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day.
53% Answer Correctly
anthology
authoritarian
pretense
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 authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

3 Every spring, Soloman used his tiller to aerate the compact soil.
72% Answer Correctly
oxygenate
promote
plaudits
gruff

Solution
The definition for aerate is "To supply with air." Used in a sentence: Every spring, Soloman used his tiller to aerate the compact soil. The definition for gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

4 Rehash most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
liability
corroborate
review
incumbent

Solution
The definition for rehash is "To discuss again." Used in a sentence: "Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over." The definition for corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."

5 Equitable most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
exalt
impartial
authoritarian
prominence

Solution
The definition for equitable is "Fair and equal." Used in a sentence: The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters. The definition for prominence is "importance.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."