ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 858208 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.88
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1 The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors.
59% Answer Correctly
revoke
pantomime
gaudy
gravity

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

2 Appraise most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
assess
mandate
regurgitate
accentuate

Solution
The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."

3 Meticulous most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
drub
retroactive
eulogy
fastidious

Solution
The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

4 The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry.
59% Answer Correctly
insinuate
periodic
caustic
recrimination

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

5 Impenitent most nearly means:
47% Answer Correctly
finite
archaic
extant
obdurate

Solution
The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for finite is "Having definite limits.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."