ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 292010 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.31
Score 0% 66%

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1 The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors.
59% Answer Correctly
foil
demean
gaudy
defiant

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."

2 Heinous most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
stifle
apathetic
grandiose
odious

Solution
The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."

3 Revive most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
negate
extol
reanimate
regurgitate

Solution
The definition for revive is "To bring back to life." Used in a sentence: Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired. The definition for extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."

4 Penurious most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
frugal
methodical
compulsion
diffident

Solution
The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."

5 Defiant most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
impenitent
impudent
avian
apathetic

Solution
The definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance." Used in a sentence: The defiant toddler refused to leave the park. The definition for avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."