ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 213097 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.88
Score 0% 58%

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1 Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels.
61% Answer Correctly
accommodate
adorn
supple
antidote

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 accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."

2 Exasperation most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
epistolary
comparable
irritation
colossal

Solution
The definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated." Used in a sentence: The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew. The definition for colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."

3 Pretense most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
cover
heed
gruff
stealth

Solution
The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for heed is "To pay attention to.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

4 Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion.
48% Answer Correctly
incisive
apathetic
veneration
inflammatory

Solution
The definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder." Used in a sentence: Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

5 Derivative most nearly means:
38% Answer Correctly
revive
rhapsody
banal
dubious

Solution
The definition for derivative is "Lacking originality." Used in a sentence: Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture. The definition for revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."