ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 917518 Results

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1 The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors.
74% Answer Correctly
prominence
deferment
complicated
ecstatic

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 ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."

2 The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language.
88% Answer Correctly
approachable
recrimination
meticulous
melodious

Solution
The definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach." Used in a sentence: The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

3 His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force.
69% Answer Correctly
cognition
regale
placebo
manifest

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 regale is "to amuse.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for manifest is "Obvious."

4 Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology.
73% Answer Correctly
cunning
elate
regale
seriousness

Solution
The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for regale is "to amuse.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."

5 Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill.
67% Answer Correctly
prominence
pretentious
handicap
liability

Solution
The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. 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 pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."