ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 705104 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.18
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1 Garish most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
comparable
gaudy
benevolent
conduit

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing."

2 Untenable most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
fickle
baseless
supple
lurid

Solution
The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."

3 Jonah regretted entangling Parker in his legal difficulties.
61% Answer Correctly
embroil
camaraderie
lurid
extenuating

Solution
The definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble." Used in a sentence: Jonah regretted entangling Parker in his legal difficulties. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."

4 Illuminate most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
elucidate
authoritarian
opportune
periodic

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 opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

5 Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition.
67% Answer Correctly
perception
patron
melee
impenitent

Solution
The definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help." Used in a sentence: Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition. The definition for perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."