ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 181981 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.70
Score 0% 74%

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1 Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels.
61% Answer Correctly
polarize
genial
fickle
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 genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."

2 Salvage most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
buffoonery
illuminate
rescue
fragile

Solution
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 buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."

3 Punctual most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
elate
redouble
prompt
futile

Solution
The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."

4 Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class.
75% Answer Correctly
cunning
belated
suppress
parity

Solution
The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for parity is "Equality."

5 The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother.
71% Answer Correctly
combative
impudence
entangle
abate

Solution
The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."