ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 1229 Results

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1 James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose.
67% Answer Correctly
advantageous
evident
turmoil
pantomime

Solution
The definition for manifest is "Obvious." Used in a sentence: James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose. The definition for advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

2 As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field.
75% Answer Correctly
intensify
comprehensible
futile
civility

Solution
The definition for redouble is "To make twice as great." Used in a sentence: As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field. The definition for comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."

3 Deferment most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
postponement
impenitent
curtail
mandate

Solution
The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."

4 The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury.
71% Answer Correctly
garish
gruesome
rhapsody
epitaph

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The definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking." Used in a sentence: The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury. The definition for garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."

5 Embellish most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
moderate
adorn
redouble
pretense

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The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."