ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 594090 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.18
Score 0% 64%

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1 The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors.
59% Answer Correctly
archetypal
raucous
comprehensible
gaudy

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."

2 The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble.
66% Answer Correctly
pretentious
hedonism
demeanor
evasive

Solution
The definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp." Used in a sentence: The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble. The definition for hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

3 The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard.
60% Answer Correctly
equitable
epitaph
foil
destitute

Solution
The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."

4 Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone.
58% Answer Correctly
slavish
raspy
intricate
pomp

Solution
The definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive." Used in a sentence: Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone. The definition for intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

5 Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor.
74% Answer Correctly
solace
flagrant
intelligle
extol

Solution
The definition for comprehensible is "Understandable." Used in a sentence: Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor. The definition for extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."