ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 92471 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.59
Score 0% 72%

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1 Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher.
76% Answer Correctly
clarity
improbable
eloquent
pathos

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."

2 The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating.
81% Answer Correctly
melee
straddle
repeated
combustion

Solution
The definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals." Used in a sentence: The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."

3 The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors.
74% Answer Correctly
complicated
demeanor
abate
absolve

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 abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

4 Pallid most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
pale
procrastinate
egotist
appalling

Solution
The definition for pallid is "Lacking color." Used in a sentence: The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing. The definition for procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."

5 Gruff most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
fickle
redouble
surly
polarize

Solution
The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable."