ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 66 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.51
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1 After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy.
83% Answer Correctly
harsh
incongruous
adversary
demean

Solution
The definition for raspy is "rough, grating." Used in a sentence: After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy. The definition for adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."

2 All Randolph needed to implement his plan was a moonless night and a long rope.
79% Answer Correctly
immoderate
rail
untenable
execute

Solution
The definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish." Used in a sentence: All Randolph needed to implement his plan was a moonless night and a long rope. The definition for immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

3 The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends."
78% Answer Correctly
bird–like
advantageous
clarity
grandiose

Solution
The definition for avian is "Relating to birds." Used in a sentence: The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends." The definition for clarity is "clearness.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

4 The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors.
74% Answer Correctly
disdain
periodic
complicated
buffer

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 disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

5 Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture.
38% Answer Correctly
scapegoat
regale
banal
accentuate

Solution
The definition for derivative is "Lacking originality." Used in a sentence: Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture. The definition for scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."