ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 488078 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.38
Score 0% 68%

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1 Garish most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
rhapsody
gaudy
implement
extol

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."

2 Supple most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
mandate
augment
pliant
liability

Solution
The definition for supple is "Flexible." Used in a sentence: The supple leather coat draped like soft cloth around her shoulders. The definition for liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."

3 Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party.
82% Answer Correctly
rowdy
clarity
embellish
plaudits

Solution
The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

4 Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart.
70% Answer Correctly
flaw
nurture
curtail
mask

Solution
The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance." Used in a sentence: Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart. The definition for nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

5 Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet.
74% Answer Correctly
conduit
excessive
discern
gruff

Solution
The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing."