ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 189016 Results

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1 Embellish most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
fidelity
adorn
facade
precept

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 fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."

2 Disconcert most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
incongruous
parity
unnerve
oblivious

Solution
The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for parity is "Equality."

3 Nurture most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
curtail
foster
gargantuan
exasperation

Solution
The definition for nurture is "To further the development of." Used in a sentence: Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens. The definition for gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

4 The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing.
80% Answer Correctly
pale
raspy
equitable
colossal

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The definition for pallid is "Lacking color." Used in a sentence: The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing. The definition for colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."

5 Epistolary most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
ethical
archetypal
gargantuan
written

Solution
The definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters." Used in a sentence: The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile. The definition for ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."