ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 68454 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.51
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1 The genial host warmly greeted his many guests.
78% Answer Correctly
untenable
genial
ethical
pleasant

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

2 Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline.
53% Answer Correctly
anthology
upbraid
melodious
exasperation

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 anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

3 Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found.
82% Answer Correctly
honorable
diffident
indecorous
plaudits

Solution
The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

4 Garish most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
curtail
camaraderie
gaudy
entangle

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."

5 After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies.
80% Answer Correctly
rescind
incidental
fragile
derivative

Solution
The definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back." Used in a sentence: After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies. The definition for fragile is "delicate.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."