ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 228493 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.28
Score 0% 66%

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1 Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels.
61% Answer Correctly
adorn
pretentious
extenuating
accessible

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 extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

2 Demean most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
awe
composed
humble
belated

Solution
The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."

3 Ethical most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
periodic
accessible
honorable
authoritarian

Solution
The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."

4 The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value.
86% Answer Correctly
eloquent
prudent
gruff
defect

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 prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."

5 Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling.
50% Answer Correctly
prune
implausible
pretense
surly

Solution
The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."