ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 996869 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.55
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1 The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors.
74% Answer Correctly
catastrophic
commemorate
accessible
complicated

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 accessible is "easy to reach or to approach.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

2 Diffident most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
raucous
extenuating
timid
grandiose

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 grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

3 The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class.
54% Answer Correctly
augment
anomaly
drab
prune

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 drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

4 Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation.
75% Answer Correctly
avian
equitable
distortion
postponement

Solution
The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

5 Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party.
82% Answer Correctly
derelict
elusive
straddle
rowdy

Solution
The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."