ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 798246 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.25
Score 0% 65%

Review

1 The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors.
74% Answer Correctly
extenuating
complicated
recrimination
flaunt

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 extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

2 Foil most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
aerate
illuminate
complement
demean

Solution
The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."

3 Repentant most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
repel
colossal
contrite
disdain

Solution
The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."

4 Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery.
62% Answer Correctly
indecorous
cunning
brandish
jocularity

Solution
The definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior." Used in a sentence: Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery. The definition for cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

5 Yvonne's father urged, "Don't procrastinate. Clean your room right away."
85% Answer Correctly
lenient
delay
naive
epistolary

Solution
The definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally." Used in a sentence: Yvonne's father urged, "Don't procrastinate. Clean your room right away." The definition for naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."