ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 926937 Results

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1 Intricate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
extenuating
fraud
complicated
flaw

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 extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for fraud is "Trick."

2 The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew.
80% Answer Correctly
flourish
repel
irritation
extenuating

Solution
The definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated." Used in a sentence: The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew. The definition for repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."

3 Mediate most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
arbitrate
apathetic
compulsion
disconcert

Solution
The definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile." Used in a sentence: The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. The definition for apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

4 The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors.
77% Answer Correctly
curtail
deceit
rhapsody
extant

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 extant is "currently existing.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."

5 Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company.
58% Answer Correctly
civility
keen
prominence
colossal

Solution
The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for prominence is "importance.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."