ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 349446 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 Garish most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
gaudy
scapegoat
beneficial
discern

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

2 Recrimination most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
fragile
civility
penurious
counterclaim

Solution
The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for fragile is "delicate.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."

3 Rancorous most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
surplus
meticulous
euphoria
bitter

Solution
The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness."

4 The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale.
58% Answer Correctly
perception
beneficial
intricate
sparing

Solution
The definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap." Used in a sentence: The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale. The definition for beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."

5 Exception most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
anomaly
penurious
redouble
regale

Solution
The definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply." Used in a sentence: The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."