ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 967050 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.59
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1 The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors.
59% Answer Correctly
polarize
pantomime
gaudy
comprehensible

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."

2 Futile most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
duplicity
accommodate
hopeless
compulsion

Solution
The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."

3 The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors.
74% Answer Correctly
eloquent
procrastinate
stealth
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 procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed."

4 Raspy most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
harsh
incidental
mandate
abate

Solution
The definition for raspy is "rough, grating." Used in a sentence: After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy. The definition for mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."

5 Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways.
63% Answer Correctly
apathetic
odious
compulsion
insinuate

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 compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."