ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 123715 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.43
Score 0% 69%

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1 Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject.
72% Answer Correctly
rancorous
defiant
roam
surplus

Solution
The definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language." Used in a sentence: Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject. The definition for defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

2 Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair.
76% Answer Correctly
equitable
revive
heinous
highlight

Solution
The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."

3 The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy.
62% Answer Correctly
incongruous
negate
inflammatory
remedial

Solution
The definition for corrective is "Intended to correct." Used in a sentence: The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."

4 Heed most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
mind
demeanor
scamper
exception

Solution
The definition for heed is "To pay attention to." Used in a sentence: "Heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

5 Embellish most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
polarize
adorn
incumbent
commemorate

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 commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."