ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 184713 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.59
Score 0% 72%

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1 Indecorous most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
refurbish
solace
promote
vulgar

Solution
The definition for indecorous is "In bad taste." Used in a sentence: My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."

2 Garish most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
gaudy
incisive
garish
derivative

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

3 Authoritarian most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
compulsion
penurious
strict
distortion

Solution
The definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority." Used in a sentence: Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

4 Solace most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
obnoxious
accentuate
retroactive
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 obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

5 Exalt most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
distortion
futile
garish
glorify

Solution
The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."