ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 937237 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.56
Score 0% 71%

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1 The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors.
59% Answer Correctly
gaudy
combative
diffident
incumbent

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."

2 Intricate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
belated
redouble
turmoil
complicated

Solution
The definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts." Used in a sentence: The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors. The definition for belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

3 Raucous most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
promote
advantageous
rowdy
disconcert

Solution
The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

4 Heinous most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
awe
lurid
odious
prune

Solution
The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

5 The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors.
77% Answer Correctly
incumbent
combustion
camaraderie
deceit

Solution
The definition for fraud is "Trick." Used in a sentence: The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors. The definition for camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."