ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 29940 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.32
Score 0% 66%

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1 Immoderate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
meticulous
excessive
intricate
adversary

Solution
The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

2 The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors.
59% Answer Correctly
brandish
gaudy
mandate
meticulous

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

3 Epistolary most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
written
promote
placebo
pantomime

Solution
The definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters." Used in a sentence: The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

4 Parity most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
sameness
archaic
retroactive
raucous

Solution
The definition for parity is "Equality." Used in a sentence: Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake. The definition for archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."

5 The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity.
71% Answer Correctly
untenable
lucidity
benevolent
garish

Solution
The definition for clarity is "Clearness." Used in a sentence: The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity. The definition for benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."