ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 841542 Results

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Correct 0 3.79
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1 The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors.
74% Answer Correctly
complicated
corroborate
curtail
melee

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 corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

2 The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums.
86% Answer Correctly
advantageous
eloquent
aerate
limited

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 eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."

3 Wanda read the dictionary every night to augment her vocabulary.
81% Answer Correctly
abate
censure
punctual
enhance

Solution
The definition for augment is "To make greater." Used in a sentence: Wanda read the dictionary every night to augment her vocabulary. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

4 The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer.
70% Answer Correctly
lurid
timid
moderate
regale

Solution
The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."

5 His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force.
69% Answer Correctly
aesthete
cognition
disdain
discern

Solution
The definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding." Used in a sentence: His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force. The definition for aesthete is "person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."