ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 361342 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.16
Score 0% 63%

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1 Garish most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
rancorous
finite
gaudy
lurid

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for finite is "Having definite limits.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

2 Foil most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
mediate
iridescent
parity
complement

Solution
The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", and the definition for parity is "Equality."

3 Gargantuan most nearly means:
87% Answer Correctly
archaic
enormous
exalt
rail

Solution
The definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic." Used in a sentence: The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."

4 The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy.
63% Answer Correctly
curtail
remedial
onset
appalling

Solution
The definition for corrective is "Intended to correct." Used in a sentence: The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy. The definition for onset is "beginning.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

5 Benevolent most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
illuminate
brandish
manifest
altruistic

Solution
The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for manifest is "obvious.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."