ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 216217 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels.
61% Answer Correctly
accentuate
adorn
flaw
facade

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 accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for flaw is "An imperfection."

2 After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies.
80% Answer Correctly
servile
rescind
iridescent
pomp

Solution
The definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back." Used in a sentence: After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies. The definition for iridescent is "having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

3 Insinuate most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
eulogy
raucous
imply
clairvoyance

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 eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."

4 The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released.
47% Answer Correctly
extenuating
supple
obdurate
scapegoat

Solution
The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for supple is "flexible.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

5 All Randolph needed to implement his plan was a moonless night and a long rope.
79% Answer Correctly
execute
stealth
colossal
clairvoyance

Solution
The definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish." Used in a sentence: All Randolph needed to implement his plan was a moonless night and a long rope. The definition for colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."