ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 978072 Results

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1 Intricate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
periodic
brandish
complicated
exasperation

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 exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

2 Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away.
67% Answer Correctly
sugar pill
commemorate
flaw
civility

Solution
The definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing." Used in a sentence: Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away. The definition for flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

3 Benefactor most nearly means:
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embellish
patron
parity
augment

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The definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help." Used in a sentence: Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

4 Insolence most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
flaunt
rehash
catastrophic
impudence

Solution
The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

5 The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums.
86% Answer Correctly
exalt
limited
camaraderie
garish

Solution
The definition for finite is "Having definite limits." Used in a sentence: The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums. The definition for garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."