ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 570688 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.62
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1 Garish most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
eulogy
gaudy
disconcert
rehash

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."

2 Raucous most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
facade
rowdy
composed
serenity

Solution
The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."

3 Catastrophic most nearly means:
92% Answer Correctly
devastating
redouble
solace
inflammatory

Solution
The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."

4 Extol most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
polarize
disconcert
glorify
solace

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."

5 Pretentious most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
pompous
catastrophic
turpitude
plaudits

Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."