ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 704731 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.65
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1 Garish most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
flaw
promote
gaudy
rhapsody

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

2 Consuela's friends called her an aesthete when she claimed that Monet's paintings made her cry.
51% Answer Correctly
ethical
civility
connoisseur
stealth

Solution
The definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty." Used in a sentence: Consuela's friends called her an aesthete when she claimed that Monet's paintings made her cry. The definition for stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."

3 The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value.
86% Answer Correctly
defect
anthology
aesthete
redouble

Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for aesthete is "person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."

4 Compulsion most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
aesthete
pomp
ethical
urge

Solution
The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for aesthete is "person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."

5 The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language.
88% Answer Correctly
eulogy
ethical
regale
approachable

Solution
The definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach." Used in a sentence: The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language. The definition for regale is "to amuse.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."