ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 648253 Results

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1 Garish most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
gaudy
inviolable
grandiose
oblivious

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."

2 The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher.
59% Answer Correctly
placebo
onset
flourish
ploy

Solution
The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for onset is "beginning.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

3 Demeanor most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
disposition
eulogy
recrimination
repentant

Solution
The definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others." Used in a sentence: Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor. The definition for eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

4 Naive most nearly means:
48% Answer Correctly
advantageous
lenient
composed
artless

Solution
The definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom." Used in a sentence: The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was. The definition for advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."

5 Appraise most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
awe
stealth
assess
rail

Solution
The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."