ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 633785 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.35
Score 0% 67%

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1 "Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over."
85% Answer Correctly
genial
review
moderate
belated

Solution
The definition for rehash is "To discuss again." Used in a sentence: "Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over." The definition for genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."

2 Illuminate most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
obnoxious
elucidate
regale
inviolable

Solution
The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."

3 The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors.
59% Answer Correctly
commemorate
discern
straddle
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 commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."

4 Frugal most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
sparing
ethical
liability
ploy

Solution
The definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap." Used in a sentence: The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", 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 ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."

5 Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign.
66% Answer Correctly
ominous
disconcert
dubious
frugal

Solution
The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."