ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 995872 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.54
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1 The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors.
59% Answer Correctly
gaudy
prune
deferment
incidental

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."

2 Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable.
84% Answer Correctly
penurious
untouchable
iridescent
diffident

Solution
The definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass." Used in a sentence: Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable. The definition for iridescent is "having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

3 Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party.
62% Answer Correctly
surfeit
incumbent
pretense
elate

Solution
The definition for surplus is "Excess." Used in a sentence: Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party. The definition for incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."

4 Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director.
66% Answer Correctly
deferment
epitaph
living
beneficial

Solution
The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

5 After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy.
83% Answer Correctly
diffident
harsh
pallid
induce

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 pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."