ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 187021 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.45
Score 0% 69%

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1 Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair.
76% Answer Correctly
diffident
highlight
clarity
fidelity

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 fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."

2 Epitaph most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
salvage
celebrated
condone
inscription

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 condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."

3 Moderate most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
medium
immoderate
preclude
egotist

Solution
The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."

4 Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone.
58% Answer Correctly
negate
slavish
perception
scapegoat

Solution
The definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive." Used in a sentence: Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone. The definition for scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."

5 Illuminate most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
elucidate
pathos
implausible
colossal

Solution
The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."