ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 137500 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.29
Score 0% 66%

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1 Embellish most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
dubious
naive
adorn
revive

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 dubious is "questionable.", the definition for revive is "To bring back to life.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."

2 Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in.
63% Answer Correctly
gravity
inviolable
distortion
propitious

Solution
The definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient." Used in a sentence: Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in. The definition for inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."

3 The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success.
82% Answer Correctly
antidote
comparable
awe
medium

Solution
The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."

4 The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account.
49% Answer Correctly
promote
fraud
glaring
precept

Solution
The definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive." Used in a sentence: The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for fraud is "Trick."

5 Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection.
74% Answer Correctly
regale
onset
careless
pathos

Solution
The definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness." Used in a sentence: Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection. The definition for onset is "beginning.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."