ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 980397 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.57
Score 0% 71%

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1 Extol most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
inflammatory
grandiose
glorify
appraise

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

2 Intricate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
complicated
accessible
iridescent
pathos

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 iridescent is "having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."

3 Lorraine was in rhapsody when she was accepte to the college of her dreams.
66% Answer Correctly
ecstasy
ethical
melodious
perception

Solution
The definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Lorraine was in rhapsody when she was accepte to the college of her dreams. The definition for melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."

4 Diffident most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
illuminate
moderate
recrimination
timid

Solution
The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."

5 Repel most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
garish
repulse
redouble
genial

Solution
The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."