ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 589304 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.20
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1 Garish most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
gaudy
extol
polarize
facade

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

2 Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake.
68% Answer Correctly
celebrated
distortion
sameness
equitable

Solution
The definition for parity is "Equality." Used in a sentence: Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake. The definition for equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

3 Supple most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
parity
retroactive
elate
pliant

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 retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for parity is "Equality."

4 Lenient most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
compulsion
merciful
clairvoyance
fraud

Solution
The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for fraud is "trick.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."

5 Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter.
61% Answer Correctly
compulsion
unnerve
eulogy
obnoxious

Solution
The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."