ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 752938 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.47
Score 0% 69%

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1 The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors.
60% Answer Correctly
gaudy
commemorate
camaraderie
pomp

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

2 Flaunt most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
buffer
parade
buffoonery
corroborate

Solution
The definition for flaunt is "To display showily." Used in a sentence: Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper. The definition for corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

3 Archaic most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
onset
aerate
parity
antiquated

Solution
The definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time." Used in a sentence: In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic. The definition for aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."

4 Mediate most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
epistolary
obnoxious
arbitrate
recrimination

Solution
The definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile." Used in a sentence: The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. The definition for epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

5 Combative most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
naive
surplus
implausible
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 naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."