ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 146255 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.39
Score 0% 68%

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1 The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors.
59% Answer Correctly
melee
accessible
incisive
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 incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."

2 Melee most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
brawl
scamper
illuminate
ramble

Solution
The definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people." Used in a sentence: After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams. The definition for scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

3 Inauspicious most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
parity
ominous
disdain
preclude

Solution
The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for parity is "equality.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."

4 Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college.
69% Answer Correctly
manifest
comfort
awe
corroborate

Solution
The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for manifest is "Obvious."

5 Opportune most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
stern
sociable
propitious
revive

Solution
The definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient." Used in a sentence: Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in. The definition for revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."