ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 640254 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.17
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1 Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling.
50% Answer Correctly
surly
hedonism
discern
entangle

Solution
The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for entangle is "to involve in trouble.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."

2 Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment.
89% Answer Correctly
mundane
scamper
renovate
surplus

Solution
The definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen." Used in a sentence: Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment. The definition for surplus is "excess.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."

3 Walter's trove of vintage baseball cards was worth thousands of dollars.
59% Answer Correctly
scamper
ploy
pathos
cache

Solution
The definition for trove is "Valuable collection." Used in a sentence: Walter's trove of vintage baseball cards was worth thousands of dollars. The definition for scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

4 Garish most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
apathetic
hedonism
gaudy
composed

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for composed is "calm.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

5 Derelict most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
destitute
prudent
gravity
heed

Solution
The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for heed is "To pay attention to.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."