ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 223571 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.20
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1 Embellish most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
heed
accessible
prominence
adorn

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 accessible is "easy to reach or to approach.", the definition for heed is "To pay attention to.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."

2 Flaunt most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
pallid
authoritarian
parade
illuminate

Solution
The definition for flaunt is "To display showily." Used in a sentence: Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."

3 Surplus most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
buffoonery
aerate
celebrated
surfeit

Solution
The definition for surplus is "Excess." Used in a sentence: Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."

4 Gravity most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
turmoil
seriousness
advantageous
drub

Solution
The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."

5 Frugal most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
sparing
inauspicious
repel
melee

Solution
The definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap." Used in a sentence: The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."