ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 158901 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.25
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1 Embellish most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
comparable
prune
anthology
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 comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

2 Immoderate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
turpitude
eloquent
excessive
extol

Solution
The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."

3 Incongruous most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
epitaph
stealth
flourish
inappropriate

Solution
The definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible." Used in a sentence: Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress. The definition for stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

4 The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses.
53% Answer Correctly
mundane
penurious
epitaph
petty

Solution
The definition for incidental is "Minor." Used in a sentence: The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses. The definition for epitaph is "brief statement honoring a dead person.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

5 The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble.
66% Answer Correctly
evasive
repel
extol
censure

Solution
The definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp." Used in a sentence: The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble. The definition for repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."