ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 898399 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.56
Score 0% 71%

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1 Intricate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
accommodate
complicated
conduit
mandate

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 accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."

2 Obnoxious most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
epitaph
distortion
objectionable
rancorous

Solution
The definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive." Used in a sentence: The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

3 Fraud most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
deceit
interminable
appalling
implausible

Solution
The definition for fraud is "Trick." Used in a sentence: The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors. The definition for interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."

4 Catastrophic most nearly means:
92% Answer Correctly
civility
devastating
penurious
flaunt

Solution
The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."

5 The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet.
57% Answer Correctly
drub
cunning
complement
pomp

Solution
The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."