ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 366186 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.32
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1 The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders.
79% Answer Correctly
extol
repulse
lenient
condone

Solution
The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

2 Lurid most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
fidelity
implausible
pretense
gruesome

Solution
The definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking." Used in a sentence: The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury. The definition for pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."

3 Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends.
62% Answer Correctly
equitable
interminable
channel
embellish

Solution
The definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing." Used in a sentence: Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."

4 Garish most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
gaudy
methodical
eloquent
aerate

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."

5 Duplicity most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
disconcert
deceit
mandate
fraud

Solution
The definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action." Used in a sentence: The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity. The definition for disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for fraud is "Trick.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."