ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 81736 Results

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1 The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors.
74% Answer Correctly
serenity
mundane
complicated
aerate

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 serenity is "calmness.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."

2 Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party.
82% Answer Correctly
clarity
rowdy
demeanor
duplicity

Solution
The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."

3 Egotist most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
lurid
dubious
punctual
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 punctual is "on time.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."

4 Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor.
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absolve
intelligle
demean
stealth

Solution
The definition for comprehensible is "Understandable." Used in a sentence: Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor. The definition for stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

5 The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums.
86% Answer Correctly
limited
incumbent
futile
retroactive

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 incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."