ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 144968 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 Garish most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
gaudy
ecstatic
salvage
straddle

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

2 Anthology most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
epitaph
regurgitate
collection
prudent

Solution
The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

3 Mediate most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
regurgitate
flaunt
arbitrate
turmoil

Solution
The definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile." Used in a sentence: The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. The definition for flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

4 Salvage most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
rescue
elate
oblivious
clairvoyance

Solution
The definition for salvage is "To save from ruin." Used in a sentence: After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage. The definition for clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

5 Impenitent most nearly means:
47% Answer Correctly
trove
drab
prominence
obdurate

Solution
The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for prominence is "importance.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."