ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 210677 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.67
Score 0% 73%

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1 Garish most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
obnoxious
futile
ramble
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 obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."

2 Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics.
66% Answer Correctly
elucidate
stifle
pretentious
flourish

Solution
The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."

3 They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second.
88% Answer Correctly
solace
absolve
serenity
overjoyed

Solution
The definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional." Used in a sentence: They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second. The definition for serenity is "calmness.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

4 Unlike her fickle friend Benji, May Belle was known for her fidelity.
84% Answer Correctly
extenuating
embellish
loyalty
pretentious

Solution
The definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful." Used in a sentence: Unlike her fickle friend Benji, May Belle was known for her fidelity. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

5 Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college.
69% Answer Correctly
condone
comfort
adversary
buffoonery

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 buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."