ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 648988 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.47
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1 Intricate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
anthology
manifest
complicated
pomp

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 manifest is "obvious.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

2 The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited.
82% Answer Correctly
euphoria
courtesy
fraud
scapegoat

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for euphoria is "feeling of great happiness.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for fraud is "Trick."

3 Pallid most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
deferment
procrastinate
pale
gruff

Solution
The definition for pallid is "Lacking color." Used in a sentence: The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing. The definition for gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."

4 Grandiose most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
fickle
pretentious
corrosive
naive

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable."

5 Sociable most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
genial
censure
inauspicious
retroactive

Solution
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 censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."