ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 800090 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.97
Score 0% 59%

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1 The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors.
59% Answer Correctly
catastrophic
regale
gaudy
straddle

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."

2 Redouble most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
intensify
methodical
grandiose
refurbish

Solution
The definition for redouble is "To make twice as great." Used in a sentence: As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

3 Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity.
56% Answer Correctly
frugal
benefactor
serenity
parity

Solution
The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for parity is "Equality."

4 Straddle most nearly means:
43% Answer Correctly
rancorous
waffle
foil
discern

Solution
The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."

5 Flaunt most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
procrastinate
pretentious
parade
oblivious

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 procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."