ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 507113 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.19
Score 0% 64%

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1 Garish most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
flaunt
gaudy
ethical
adversary

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

2 Perception most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
cognition
lurid
solace
corroborate

Solution
The definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding." Used in a sentence: His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force. The definition for solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."

3 Wanda read the dictionary every night to augment her vocabulary.
81% Answer Correctly
methodical
punctual
enhance
procrastinate

Solution
The definition for augment is "To make greater." Used in a sentence: Wanda read the dictionary every night to augment her vocabulary. The definition for methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

4 Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out.
61% Answer Correctly
clairvoyance
salvage
inviolable
strategem

Solution
The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."

5 The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was.
48% Answer Correctly
abate
artless
precept
pretentious

Solution
The definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom." Used in a sentence: The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was. The definition for pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."