ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 944859 Results

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1 The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors.
59% Answer Correctly
gruff
solace
pathos
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 pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

2 Sociable most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
genial
civility
revive
promote

Solution
The definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship." Used in a sentence: The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation. The definition for civility is "politeness.", the definition for revive is "To bring back to life.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

3 Punctual most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
nurture
indecorous
prompt
discern

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 discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."

4 The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm.
86% Answer Correctly
peace
equitable
fragile
duplicity

Solution
The definition for serenity is "Calmness." Used in a sentence: The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm. The definition for fragile is "delicate.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."

5 The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard.
60% Answer Correctly
antidote
futile
destitute
archaic

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The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."