ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 334458 Results

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1 Garish most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
exasperation
manifest
gaudy
extenuating

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for manifest is "Obvious."

2 The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth.
61% Answer Correctly
elate
liability
comprehensible
contortion

Solution
The definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape." Used in a sentence: The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth. The definition for comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."

3 Archaic most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
opportune
pretentious
antiquated
anthology

Solution
The definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time." Used in a sentence: In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic. The definition for opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

4 Melee most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
archaic
brawl
duplicity
proximity

Solution
The definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people." Used in a sentence: After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams. The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."

5 The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew.
80% Answer Correctly
authoritarian
retroactive
recrimination
irritation

Solution
The definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated." Used in a sentence: The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."