ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 956538 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.68
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1 The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors.
74% Answer Correctly
complicated
revive
turpitude
deferment

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 turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."

2 Preclude most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
prevent
censure
untenable
corroborate

Solution
The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."

3 Oblivious most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
careless
repentant
proximity
elusive

Solution
The definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness." Used in a sentence: Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection. The definition for repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."

4 Pallid most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
pale
redouble
scapegoat
trove

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 redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for trove is "Valuable collection."

5 Rancorous most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
bitter
melee
serenity
celebrated

Solution
The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."