ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 807152 Results

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1 The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors.
59% Answer Correctly
deferment
appraise
rancorous
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 deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."

2 Pomp most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
insinuate
aerate
ramble
pageantry

Solution
The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."

3 The manager hoped the retreat would increase the camaraderie among the feuding workers.
76% Answer Correctly
pretense
discern
sociability
pallid

Solution
The definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship." Used in a sentence: The manager hoped the retreat would increase the camaraderie among the feuding workers. The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."

4 Prune most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
deferment
rehash
trim
flaw

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The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for flaw is "An imperfection."

5 Prominence most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
ploy
renown
gruff
demeanor

Solution
The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."