ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 654628 Results

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1 The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors.
74% Answer Correctly
complicated
euphoria
epistolary
scamper

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 euphoria is "feeling of great happiness.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."

2 Duplicity most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
garish
indecorous
deceit
flaunt

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The definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action." Used in a sentence: The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity. The definition for indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."

3 Combustion most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
igniting
exalt
clarity
eloquent

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The definition for combustion is "Act of burning." Used in a sentence: Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. The definition for exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."

4 The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall.
61% Answer Correctly
derelict
liability
sensualism
discern

Solution
The definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life." Used in a sentence: The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall. The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", 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 derelict is "Abandoned."

5 Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work.
55% Answer Correctly
disconcert
kudos
epitaph
archetypal

Solution
The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."