ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 169164 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.66
Score 0% 73%

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1 Garish most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
heed
pretentious
gaudy
repentant

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."

2 The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes.
91% Answer Correctly
polarize
nearness
raspy
aesthete

Solution
The definition for proximity is "Closeness." Used in a sentence: The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes. The definition for polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."

3 Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college.
69% Answer Correctly
punctual
mundane
scamper
comfort

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 scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

4 Melee most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
brawl
composed
raspy
colossal

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 composed is "calm.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."

5 Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill.
67% Answer Correctly
catastrophic
handicap
derelict
frugal

Solution
The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."