ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 304520 Results

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1 Euphoria most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
serenity
elation
gargantuan
derivative

Solution
The definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Cassandra was overcome with euphoria when she met her long–lost sister. The definition for serenity is "calmness.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."

2 Garish most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
gaudy
composed
censure
foil

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 composed is "Calm.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."

3 Implausible most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
improbable
heinous
regale
plaudits

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."

4 Prune most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
facade
insolence
trim
extol

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 extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

5 The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race.
60% Answer Correctly
elate
pompous
civility
inflammatory

Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for civility is "politeness.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."