ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 161456 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.38
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1 Antidote most nearly means:
91% Answer Correctly
ramble
exalt
cure
censure

Solution
The definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts." Used in a sentence: Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."

2 Gruff most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
exalt
surly
corrective
incidental

Solution
The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."

3 The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors.
60% Answer Correctly
gaudy
accommodate
lenient
periodic

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to."

4 Sociable most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
indecorous
mandate
euphoria
genial

Solution
The definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship." Used in a sentence: The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation. The definition for indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness."

5 Periodic most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
repeated
egotist
flaunt
drub

Solution
The definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals." Used in a sentence: The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating. The definition for flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."