ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 197661 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.24
Score 0% 65%

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1 Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels.
62% Answer Correctly
frugal
adorn
anthology
regale

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 anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

2 Foil most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
equitable
discern
complement
benevolent

Solution
The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."

3 Polarize most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
divide
buffoonery
hedonism
augment

Solution
The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

4 Sociable most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
incumbent
genial
epistolary
inauspicious

Solution
The definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship." Used in a sentence: The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation. The definition for epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

5 Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying.
82% Answer Correctly
parity
illuminate
imply
ethical

Solution
The definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly." Used in a sentence: Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying. The definition for parity is "equality.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."