ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 840407 Results

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1 The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors.
74% Answer Correctly
inauspicious
pretentious
complicated
polarize

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 pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."

2 Lurid most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
gruesome
colossal
dubious
equitable

Solution
The definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking." Used in a sentence: The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury. The definition for equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."

3 Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework.
50% Answer Correctly
ramble
hedonism
altruistic
turpitude

Solution
The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."

4 Manifest most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
augment
advantageous
evident
flourish

Solution
The definition for manifest is "Obvious." Used in a sentence: James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose. The definition for advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."

5 The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing.
80% Answer Correctly
pale
exalt
incumbent
accommodate

Solution
The definition for pallid is "Lacking color." Used in a sentence: The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing. The definition for incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to."