ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 734500 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.57
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1 Intricate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
drub
complicated
exalt
methodical

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 drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."

2 The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall.
56% Answer Correctly
penurious
drub
pretentious
extant

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."

3 After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies.
80% Answer Correctly
incidental
rescind
regale
pathos

Solution
The definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back." Used in a sentence: After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies. The definition for regale is "to amuse.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."

4 The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble.
66% Answer Correctly
impenitent
evasive
foil
inviolable

Solution
The definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp." Used in a sentence: The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."

5 Nurture most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
flaw
rehash
foster
epistolary

Solution
The definition for nurture is "To further the development of." Used in a sentence: Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens. The definition for epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for flaw is "An imperfection."