ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 738358 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.54
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1 The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty.
68% Answer Correctly
intricate
glorify
comprehensible
ploy

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 intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."

2 Rancorous most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
redouble
dubious
bitter
naive

Solution
The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for dubious is "questionable.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."

3 Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage.
60% Answer Correctly
serene
genial
scapegoat
turmoil

Solution
The definition for composed is "Calm." Used in a sentence: Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage. The definition for scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

4 Repel most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
naive
exasperation
composed
repulse

Solution
The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for composed is "calm.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

5 The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums.
86% Answer Correctly
straddle
finite
limited
demean

Solution
The definition for finite is "Having definite limits." Used in a sentence: The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums. The definition for demean is "to lower status.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."