ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 160813 Results

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1 Garish most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
exception
gaudy
mediate
inauspicious

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

2 The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother.
70% Answer Correctly
interminable
buffoonery
impudence
beneficial

Solution
The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."

3 Deferment most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
beneficial
corroborate
archaic
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 corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."

4 The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet.
62% Answer Correctly
iridescent
lurid
cover
pantomime

Solution
The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality."

5 The genial host warmly greeted his many guests.
79% Answer Correctly
pleasant
advantageous
rancorous
extenuating

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The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."