ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 184161 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.38
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1 "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone.
63% Answer Correctly
inscription
elusive
clairvoyance
oblivious

Solution
The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

2 Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment.
89% Answer Correctly
command
unscrupulous
implausible
gargantuan

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The definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something." Used in a sentence: Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment. The definition for unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."

3 Comparable most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
frugal
akin
iridescent
hedonism

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The definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent." Used in a sentence: Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert. The definition for iridescent is "having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

4 Drab most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
raspy
comparable
eloquent
dreary

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The definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous." Used in a sentence: The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring. The definition for eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."

5 Embellish most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
adorn
extol
fidelity
rancorous

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The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."