ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 221979 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.55
Score 0% 71%

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1 Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels.
61% Answer Correctly
trove
adorn
prominence
periodic

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 trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."

2 Discern most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
detect
advantageous
gruff
eloquent

Solution
The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."

3 The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value.
86% Answer Correctly
rail
defect
interminable
combustion

Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."

4 Rhapsody most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
inflammatory
ecstatic
belated
ecstasy

Solution
The definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Lorraine was in rhapsody when she was accepte to the college of her dreams. The definition for belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

5 Clarity most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
lucidity
negate
untenable
benefactor

Solution
The definition for clarity is "Clearness." Used in a sentence: The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."