ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 950509 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.57
Score 0% 71%

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1 The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors.
59% Answer Correctly
gaudy
comprehensible
exasperation
flourish

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."

2 Incumbent most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
polarize
exalt
elusive
oblilgatory

Solution
The definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility." Used in a sentence: It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party. The definition for polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."

3 The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm.
86% Answer Correctly
compulsion
elusive
peace
unscrupulous

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 elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."

4 Extant most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
flaunt
derelict
incisive
living

Solution
The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."

5 Melee most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
turmoil
interminable
appraise
brawl

Solution
The definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people." Used in a sentence: After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams. The definition for turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."