ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 985279 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.12
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1 Garish most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
pantomime
regurgitate
compulsion
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 compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

2 Condone most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
combative
excuse
incidental
turmoil

Solution
The definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable." Used in a sentence: Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself. The definition for turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."

3 Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies.
56% Answer Correctly
proximity
dupe
flourish
fragile

Solution
The definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others." Used in a sentence: Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."

4 The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was.
48% Answer Correctly
melodious
artless
genial
elusive

Solution
The definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom." Used in a sentence: The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was. The definition for melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."

5 The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy.
71% Answer Correctly
benefactor
implausible
conduit
crafty

Solution
The definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight." Used in a sentence: The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."