ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 287594 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.13
Score 0% 63%

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1 Garish most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
flourish
eulogy
gaudy
adversary

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."

2 The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit.
70% Answer Correctly
gargantuan
trim
benevolent
melodious

Solution
The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

3 The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation.
55% Answer Correctly
implement
archaic
fragile
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 archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish."

4 Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false.
66% Answer Correctly
neutralize
retroactive
insolence
corroborate

Solution
The definition for negate is "To make invalid." Used in a sentence: Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

5 The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy.
62% Answer Correctly
methodical
remedial
parity
drub

Solution
The definition for corrective is "Intended to correct." Used in a sentence: The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy. The definition for parity is "equality.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."