ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 836726 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.95
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1 Garish most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
catastrophic
gaudy
mediate
plaudits

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

2 Jade placed the fragile vase out of reach of her rambunctious boys.
87% Answer Correctly
corrective
frail
insolence
promote

Solution
The definition for fragile is "Delicate." Used in a sentence: Jade placed the fragile vase out of reach of her rambunctious boys. The definition for corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

3 Adversary most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
accentuate
demean
inviolable
opponent

Solution
The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."

4 The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding.
87% Answer Correctly
intricate
accentuate
embellish
enormous

Solution
The definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic." Used in a sentence: The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding. The definition for intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."

5 The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense.
78% Answer Correctly
cunning
egotist
merciful
regurgitate

Solution
The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."