ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 655411 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.68
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1 Extol most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
proximity
polarize
melodious
glorify

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."

2 The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors.
74% Answer Correctly
stealth
complicated
accommodate
civility

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 stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."

3 The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic.
92% Answer Correctly
augment
devastating
trove
pathos

Solution
The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for trove is "Valuable collection."

4 Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind.
79% Answer Correctly
hopeless
disconcert
incidental
immoderate

Solution
The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

5 Egotist most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
blowhard
scamper
defiant
illuminate

Solution
The definition for egotist is "Self–important person." Used in a sentence: Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."