ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 135147 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 Embellish most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
derivative
pretense
induce
adorn

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 induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

2 Impenitent most nearly means:
47% Answer Correctly
servile
ethical
implement
obdurate

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The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish."

3 Extant most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
brandish
pantomime
procrastinate
living

Solution
The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

4 Dubious most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
recrimination
augment
suspect
insinuate

Solution
The definition for dubious is "Questionable." Used in a sentence: Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football. The definition for augment is "to make greater.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

5 After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy.
83% Answer Correctly
intricate
demeanor
interminable
harsh

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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 interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."