ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 112155 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.28
Score 0% 66%

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1 Embellish most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
negate
adorn
equitable
ecstatic

Solution
The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."

2 Negate most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
neutralize
dubious
flagrant
impenitent

Solution
The definition for negate is "To make invalid." Used in a sentence: Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false. The definition for flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."

3 Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired.
85% Answer Correctly
mandate
reanimate
derivative
antidote

Solution
The definition for revive is "To bring back to life." Used in a sentence: Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired. The definition for antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

4 Pretense most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
cover
abate
manifest
discern

Solution
The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for manifest is "Obvious.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."

5 The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses.
53% Answer Correctly
petty
revoke
turpitude
flaunt

Solution
The definition for incidental is "Minor." Used in a sentence: The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses. The definition for flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."