ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 303481 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.46
Score 0% 69%

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1 Garish most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
flaunt
authoritarian
catastrophic
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 catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

2 Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair.
76% Answer Correctly
highlight
combustion
exalt
conduit

Solution
The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."

3 Ecstatic most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
ploy
overjoyed
eloquent
catastrophic

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 ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

4 The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters.
61% Answer Correctly
impartial
extol
elusive
compulsion

Solution
The definition for equitable is "Fair and equal." Used in a sentence: The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters. The definition for extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."

5 Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels.
61% Answer Correctly
heed
accessible
conduit
adorn

Solution
The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing."