ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 83810 Results

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1 The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors.
74% Answer Correctly
precept
appraise
pathos
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 pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

2 Garish most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
egotist
inviolable
interminable
gaudy

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."

3 Extol most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
glorify
appraise
implausible
heed

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 implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for heed is "To pay attention to.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."

4 The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable.
61% Answer Correctly
retrograde
archaic
repentant
precept

Solution
The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

5 The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter.
65% Answer Correctly
heinous
shimmering
censure
celebrated

Solution
The definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality." Used in a sentence: The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter. The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."