ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 761429 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.48
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1 The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble.
66% Answer Correctly
evasive
demean
authoritarian
appalling

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 demean is "to lower status.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

2 Obnoxious most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
objectionable
procrastinate
pallid
trove

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 trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."

3 Civility most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
turmoil
advantageous
exasperation
courtesy

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."

4 Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress.
71% Answer Correctly
archetypal
avian
inviolable
inappropriate

Solution
The definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible." Used in a sentence: Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress. The definition for inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for avian is "Relating to birds."

5 Intricate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
polarize
combative
commemorate
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 combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."