ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 695604 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.47
Score 0% 69%

Review

1 Garish most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
incongruous
foil
intricate
gaudy

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."

2 The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet.
62% Answer Correctly
revive
prune
incongruous
cover

Solution
The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for revive is "To bring back to life.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."

3 Facade most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
combative
mask
raspy
scamper

Solution
The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance." Used in a sentence: Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart. The definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."

4 Illuminate most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
elucidate
plaudits
duplicity
commemorate

Solution
The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."

5 They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second.
88% Answer Correctly
pathos
antidote
apathetic
overjoyed

Solution
The definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional." Used in a sentence: They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second. The definition for apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."