ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 466406 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.27
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1 Garish most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
periodic
equitable
cunning
gaudy

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."

2 Procrastinate most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
buffoonery
perception
delay
discern

Solution
The definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally." Used in a sentence: Yvonne's father urged, "Don't procrastinate. Clean your room right away." The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

3 The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters.
61% Answer Correctly
stealth
impartial
scapegoat
untenable

Solution
The definition for equitable is "Fair and equal." Used in a sentence: The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters. The definition for scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

4 The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall.
56% Answer Correctly
accommodate
pretentious
solace
untenable

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

5 Incumbent most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
fidelity
extant
derivative
oblilgatory

Solution
The definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility." Used in a sentence: It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party. The definition for derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."