ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 650335 Results

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1 Inviolable most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
combustion
ploy
benefactor
untouchable

Solution
The definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass." Used in a sentence: Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable. The definition for combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."

2 Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework.
50% Answer Correctly
altruistic
accessible
frugal
parity

Solution
The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for parity is "equality.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."

3 The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race.
59% Answer Correctly
pompous
clarity
apathetic
pomp

Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for clarity is "clearness.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

4 Gruff most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
futile
eloquent
demeanor
surly

Solution
The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

5 The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors.
74% Answer Correctly
promote
complicated
lenient
manifest

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 promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for manifest is "Obvious."