ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 89319 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.30
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1 Garish most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
ecstatic
implausible
hedonism
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 ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."

2 Prominence most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
renown
advantageous
straddle
disconcert

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 straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."

3 Punctual most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
fidelity
prompt
egotist
incidental

Solution
The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."

4 Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop.
55% Answer Correctly
implausible
exasperation
aesthete
blowhard

Solution
The definition for egotist is "Self–important person." Used in a sentence: Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."

5 Pallid most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
retroactive
belated
pale
eloquent

Solution
The definition for pallid is "Lacking color." Used in a sentence: The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."