ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 518092 Results

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1 Garish most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
colossal
gaudy
immoderate
stifle

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."

2 "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother.
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prevent
avian
corrosive
flourish

Solution
The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."

3 Corrosive most nearly means:
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awe
absolve
lenient
caustic

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

4 Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase.
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exculpate
commemorate
drub
benevolent

Solution
The definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt." Used in a sentence: Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase. The definition for drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."

5 Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition.
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euphoria
patron
fickle
discern

Solution
The definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help." Used in a sentence: Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition. The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness.", and the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable."