ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 114989 Results

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1 The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors.
59% Answer Correctly
induce
diffident
gaudy
trove

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

2 Promote most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
exasperation
advance
pretense
appraise

Solution
The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

3 The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl.
62% Answer Correctly
finite
raspy
bitter
extant

Solution
The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for finite is "having definite limits.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."

4 Appalling most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
dreadful
augment
solace
incisive

Solution
The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for augment is "to make greater.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."

5 Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable.
84% Answer Correctly
combustion
corrective
untouchable
moderate

Solution
The definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass." Used in a sentence: Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."