ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 22991 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.46
Score 0% 69%

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1 Embellish most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
exasperation
naive
adorn
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 exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."

2 The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends."
78% Answer Correctly
catastrophic
bird–like
melee
exalt

Solution
The definition for avian is "Relating to birds." Used in a sentence: The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends." The definition for catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."

3 The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall.
56% Answer Correctly
buffoonery
pretentious
incumbent
augment

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 buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."

4 Condone most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
rail
excuse
extol
manifest

Solution
The definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable." Used in a sentence: Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for manifest is "Obvious.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

5 Pathos most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
insolence
corrective
serenity
compassion

Solution
The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for serenity is "calmness.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."