ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 647141 Results

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1 The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors.
59% Answer Correctly
fidelity
gaudy
colossal
epitaph

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

2 The supple leather coat draped like soft cloth around her shoulders.
54% Answer Correctly
regale
pliant
cunning
eulogy

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The definition for supple is "Flexible." Used in a sentence: The supple leather coat draped like soft cloth around her shoulders. The definition for regale is "to amuse.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

3 Corrosive most nearly means:
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archaic
proximity
caustic
flourish

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The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."

4 Punctual most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
prompt
proximity
negate
meticulous

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The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

5 The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness.
54% Answer Correctly
unscrupulous
mitigating
straddle
raucous

Solution
The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for raucous is "noisy, rowdy.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."