ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 15277 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.44
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1 The genial host warmly greeted his many guests.
79% Answer Correctly
garish
intricate
pleasant
rhapsody

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."

2 Embellish most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
adorn
melodious
scapegoat
solace

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 melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."

3 The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills.
56% Answer Correctly
beneficial
exasperation
commonplace
extant

Solution
The definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary." Used in a sentence: The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."

4 Salvage most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
straddle
civility
rehash
rescue

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The definition for salvage is "To save from ruin." Used in a sentence: After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage. The definition for civility is "politeness.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."

5 Opportune most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
propitious
implausible
combustion
derelict

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 derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."