ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 854149 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.66
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1 Intricate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
complicated
liability
raucous
periodic

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 liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."

2 The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest.
68% Answer Correctly
accentuate
avian
oblige
ecstatic

Solution
The definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to." Used in a sentence: The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest. The definition for accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

3 Civility most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
civility
drab
courtesy
corroborate

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for civility is "politeness.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."

4 The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall.
56% Answer Correctly
rancorous
eulogy
pretentious
moderate

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."

5 Serenity most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
peace
epistolary
negate
rail

Solution
The definition for serenity is "Calmness." Used in a sentence: The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm. The definition for epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."