ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 681379 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.36
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1 Intricate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
flaw
complicated
augment
genial

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 genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for flaw is "An imperfection."

2 The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters.
64% Answer Correctly
untenable
accessible
aesthete
arbitrate

Solution
The definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile." Used in a sentence: The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. The definition for accessible is "easy to reach or to approach.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

3 The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors.
59% Answer Correctly
polarize
archaic
opportune
gaudy

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."

4 Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable.
84% Answer Correctly
untouchable
plaudits
aesthete
indecorous

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 aesthete is "person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."

5 Obnoxious most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
comprehensible
methodical
perception
objectionable

Solution
The definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive." Used in a sentence: The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant. The definition for methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."