ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 64436 Results

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1 The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors.
74% Answer Correctly
insolence
rehash
complicated
inauspicious

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 insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."

2 Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts.
88% Answer Correctly
scapegoat
extant
pretense
start

Solution
The definition for onset is "Beginning." Used in a sentence: Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts. The definition for scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."

3 Finite most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
archetypal
futile
unscrupulous
limited

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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 unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."

4 Even though I forgot his birthday, I hoe my father accepts my belated card.
81% Answer Correctly
pomp
iridescent
polarize
tardy

Solution
The definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time." Used in a sentence: Even though I forgot his birthday, I hoe my father accepts my belated card. The definition for pomp is "showy display.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality."

5 Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline.
53% Answer Correctly
heed
abate
punctual
upbraid

Solution
The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for heed is "To pay attention to.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."