ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 213901 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair.
76% Answer Correctly
prominence
highlight
pretentious
iridescent

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 iridescent is "having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."

2 Genial most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
fragile
pleasant
stealth
curtail

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."

3 Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase.
60% Answer Correctly
exculpate
benevolent
serenity
onset

Solution
The definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt." Used in a sentence: Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase. The definition for serenity is "calmness.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."

4 Walter's trove of vintage baseball cards was worth thousands of dollars.
59% Answer Correctly
punctual
cache
civility
appalling

Solution
The definition for trove is "Valuable collection." Used in a sentence: Walter's trove of vintage baseball cards was worth thousands of dollars. The definition for civility is "politeness.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

5 Grandiose most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
pretentious
lenient
intricate
preclude

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."