ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 737677 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.54
Score 0% 71%

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1 Garish most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
lenient
implausible
gravity
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 lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."

2 Absolve most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
exception
exculpate
apathetic
mediate

Solution
The definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt." Used in a sentence: Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."

3 The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing.
89% Answer Correctly
accessible
fickle
turmoil
aggressive

Solution
The definition for combative is "Eager to fight." Used in a sentence: The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing. The definition for accessible is "easy to reach or to approach.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

4 Belated most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
tardy
curtail
disconcert
induce

Solution
The definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time." Used in a sentence: Even though I forgot his birthday, I hoe my father accepts my belated card. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."

5 The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts.
65% Answer Correctly
immoderate
demeanor
spew
opportune

Solution
The definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back." Used in a sentence: The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts. The definition for immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."