ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 145498 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.45
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1 The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors.
59% Answer Correctly
benevolent
curtail
lurid
gaudy

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

2 Methodical most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
exasperation
gravity
supple
systematic

Solution
The definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner." Used in a sentence: Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben. The definition for gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

3 Buffer most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
combative
retroactive
cushion
comparable

Solution
The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."

4 Punctual most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
prompt
raspy
disconcert
corrosive

Solution
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 corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

5 Buffoonery most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
promote
clairvoyance
exalt
jocularity

Solution
The definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior." Used in a sentence: Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."