ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 176456 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.89
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1 Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair.
77% Answer Correctly
straddle
trove
highlight
adversary

Solution
The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

2 The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress.
88% Answer Correctly
regurgitate
beneficial
admired
heinous

Solution
The definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected." Used in a sentence: The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress. The definition for heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."

3 Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase.
60% Answer Correctly
fraud
oblivious
exculpate
polarize

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 polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for fraud is "Trick."

4 The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations.
81% Answer Correctly
indecorous
foil
advance
flaunt

Solution
The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

5 Authoritarian most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
heed
strict
futile
proximity

Solution
The definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority." Used in a sentence: Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day. The definition for futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."