ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 170923 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.06
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1 Embellish most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
revoke
adorn
supple
repel

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 supple is "flexible.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."

2 The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense.
77% Answer Correctly
merciful
gruff
supple
camaraderie

Solution
The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."

3 Absolve most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
egotist
drub
accommodate
exculpate

Solution
The definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt." Used in a sentence: Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase. The definition for egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to."

4 Awe most nearly means:
47% Answer Correctly
sociable
veneration
heinous
beneficial

Solution
The definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder." Used in a sentence: Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion. The definition for sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."

5 The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable.
61% Answer Correctly
camaraderie
flaunt
retrograde
redouble

Solution
The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."