ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 299217 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.70
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1 Garish most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
gaudy
revive
ethical
exalt

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."

2 Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots.
81% Answer Correctly
prominence
urge
foil
revoke

Solution
The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for prominence is "importance.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."

3 Condone most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
sociable
redouble
excuse
commemorate

Solution
The definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable." Used in a sentence: Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself. The definition for sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."

4 Methodical most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
defiant
systematic
naive
prudent

Solution
The definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner." Used in a sentence: Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben. The definition for naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."

5 The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders.
79% Answer Correctly
serenity
repulse
catastrophic
obnoxious

Solution
The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for serenity is "calmness.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."