ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 463590 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.22
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1 Garish most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
regale
lurid
gaudy
facade

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for regale is "to amuse.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."

2 Oblivious most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
careless
preclude
melodious
heinous

Solution
The definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness." Used in a sentence: Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection. The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."

3 The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test.
49% Answer Correctly
contrite
adversary
authoritarian
negate

Solution
The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."

4 Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director.
66% Answer Correctly
living
nurture
surplus
procrastinate

Solution
The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."

5 Elate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
insinuate
proximity
delight
fickle

Solution
The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."