ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 549636 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.33
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1 Garish most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
redouble
gaudy
periodic
onset

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 redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."

2 Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class.
75% Answer Correctly
aesthete
scapegoat
proximity
suppress

Solution
The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."

3 Heed most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
implement
salvage
fragile
mind

Solution
The definition for heed is "To pay attention to." Used in a sentence: "Heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy. The definition for fragile is "delicate.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

4 Insolence most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
retroactive
impudence
ramble
opportune

Solution
The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."

5 Incisive most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
refurbish
keen
buffer
immoderate

Solution
The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."