ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 620817 Results

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1 The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors.
59% Answer Correctly
liability
gaudy
adversary
sociable

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

2 Fidelity most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
gargantuan
preclude
implausible
loyalty

Solution
The definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful." Used in a sentence: Unlike her fickle friend Benji, May Belle was known for her fidelity. The definition for gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."

3 Heinous most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
retroactive
odious
salvage
parity

Solution
The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

4 Clairvoyance most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
illuminate
catastrophic
divination
distortion

Solution
The definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception." Used in a sentence: Rosa used her clairvoyance to help Alexander find his lost keys. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

5 Fraud most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
ethical
sociable
demean
deceit

Solution
The definition for fraud is "Trick." Used in a sentence: The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors. The definition for sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."