ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 983934 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.86
Score 0% 57%

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1 Retroactive most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
retrograde
implausible
opportune
insolence

Solution
The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

2 The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class.
54% Answer Correctly
obnoxious
intricate
anomaly
sociable

Solution
The definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply." Used in a sentence: The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class. The definition for intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."

3 Grandiose most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
exasperation
surplus
implausible
pretentious

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."

4 Melodious most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
comparable
ploy
advantageous
dulcet

Solution
The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."

5 Entangle most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
ramble
perception
embroil
regale

Solution
The definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble." Used in a sentence: Jonah regretted entangling Parker in his legal difficulties. The definition for regale is "to amuse.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."