ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 721899 Results

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1 Garish most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
fickle
lurid
incidental
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 incidental is "minor.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable."

2 Solace most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
comfort
combustion
incisive
foil

Solution
The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."

3 Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony.
55% Answer Correctly
pageantry
derelict
ecstatic
regurgitate

Solution
The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."

4 Commemorate most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
observe
meticulous
disdain
extenuating

Solution
The definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony." Used in a sentence: Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

5 Duplicity most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
precept
deceit
preclude
immoderate

Solution
The definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action." Used in a sentence: The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity. The definition for precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."