ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 981544 Results

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1 Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States.
65% Answer Correctly
eloquent
mediate
pathos
baseless

Solution
The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."

2 The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors.
74% Answer Correctly
complicated
demeanor
fraud
celebrated

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 celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for fraud is "Trick."

3 Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels.
62% Answer Correctly
compulsion
adorn
ramble
stern

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The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."

4 Punctual most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
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eulogy
impenitent
disconcert

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The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

5 Incongruous most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
camaraderie
periodic
incisive
inappropriate

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The definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible." Used in a sentence: Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress. The definition for incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."