ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 744830 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.50
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1 Garish most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
flourish
gaudy
genial
rail

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

2 Illuminate most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
elucidate
eloquent
exception
flaunt

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 exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

3 Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage.
59% Answer Correctly
facade
archetypal
interminable
serene

Solution
The definition for composed is "Calm." Used in a sentence: Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage. The definition for interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."

4 Beneficial most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
advantageous
comprehensible
lenient
retroactive

Solution
The definition for beneficial is "Helpful." Used in a sentence: there is no doubt that eating vegetables is beneficial to one's health. The definition for lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

5 Corroborate most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
euphoria
verify
conduit
inflammatory

Solution
The definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence." Used in a sentence: "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client. The definition for euphoria is "feeling of great happiness.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."