ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 707720 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.41
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1 The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors.
74% Answer Correctly
implausible
flaunt
prune
complicated

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 implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

2 The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall.
61% Answer Correctly
opportune
rehash
sensualism
rancorous

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 rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."

3 Servile most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
slavish
ethical
manifest
garish

Solution
The definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive." Used in a sentence: Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone. The definition for garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for manifest is "Obvious.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."

4 Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics.
67% Answer Correctly
sociable
unscrupulous
elucidate
antidote

Solution
The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."

5 The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating.
81% Answer Correctly
repeated
ecstatic
augment
extant

Solution
The definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals." Used in a sentence: The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating. The definition for ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."