ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 674088 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.42
Score 0% 68%

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1 The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors.
59% Answer Correctly
equitable
gaudy
camaraderie
derivative

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."

2 Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class.
75% Answer Correctly
suppress
mediate
scamper
placebo

Solution
The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

3 The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother.
70% Answer Correctly
impudence
euphoria
supple
surplus

Solution
The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for euphoria is "feeling of great happiness.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."

4 Inauspicious most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
eloquent
inflammatory
ominous
repentant

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 repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."

5 Ramble most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
augment
roam
corrosive
incongruous

Solution
The definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language." Used in a sentence: Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject. The definition for augment is "to make greater.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."