ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 797603 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.36
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1 The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl.
62% Answer Correctly
ploy
gruff
bitter
salvage

Solution
The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

2 Interminable most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
drub
ceaseless
gruff
compulsion

Solution
The definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless." Used in a sentence: The impatient Zoe found the longwinded lecture interminable. The definition for drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

3 The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother.
70% Answer Correctly
perception
stifle
extant
impudence

Solution
The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."

4 Accentuate most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
flagrant
brandish
drab
highlight

Solution
The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

5 The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors.
59% Answer Correctly
euphoria
impenitent
interminable
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 euphoria is "feeling of great happiness.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."