ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 710572 Results

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1 The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors.
59% Answer Correctly
incidental
eloquent
stifle
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 stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."

2 Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture.
37% Answer Correctly
banal
regale
deferment
extant

Solution
The definition for derivative is "Lacking originality." Used in a sentence: Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture. The definition for deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."

3 The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer.
70% Answer Correctly
timid
conduit
fragile
meticulous

Solution
The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."

4 Adversary most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
opponent
lenient
clairvoyance
manifest

Solution
The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for manifest is "Obvious.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."

5 Penurious most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
drub
frugal
placebo
extol

Solution
The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."