ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 759355 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.60
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1 Intricate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
appalling
flaunt
complicated
clarity

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 appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."

2 Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination.
70% Answer Correctly
inflammatory
counterclaim
civility
buffoonery

Solution
The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."

3 Prune most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
trim
discern
punctual
clarity

Solution
The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

4 Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop.
55% Answer Correctly
appraise
induce
extenuating
blowhard

Solution
The definition for egotist is "Self–important person." Used in a sentence: Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."

5 Proximity most nearly means:
91% Answer Correctly
demean
refurbish
nearness
insinuate

Solution
The definition for proximity is "Closeness." Used in a sentence: The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes. The definition for demean is "to lower status.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."