ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 673121 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.41
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1 The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors.
59% Answer Correctly
gaudy
compulsion
eloquent
clarity

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."

2 Rail most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
upbraid
parity
deferment
solace

Solution
The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."

3 Melee most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
brawl
egotist
pomp
buffoonery

Solution
The definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people." Used in a sentence: After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams. The definition for egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

4 Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match.
84% Answer Correctly
finite
antidote
interminable
opponent

Solution
The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."

5 Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director.
66% Answer Correctly
archetypal
placebo
living
melee

Solution
The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."