ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 90946 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.63
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1 The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors.
74% Answer Correctly
unscrupulous
disconcert
facade
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 disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."

2 As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field.
74% Answer Correctly
colossal
fidelity
intensify
rancorous

Solution
The definition for redouble is "To make twice as great." Used in a sentence: As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field. The definition for fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

3 James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose.
67% Answer Correctly
retroactive
catastrophic
futile
evident

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 futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

4 The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank.
88% Answer Correctly
polarize
melodious
extol
strict

Solution
The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."

5 Pantomime most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
charade
avian
distortion
derelict

Solution
The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for avian is "Relating to birds."