ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 23053 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.45
Score 0% 69%

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1 Embellish most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
heed
curtail
adorn
composed

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 curtail is "to make less.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."

2 Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben.
75% Answer Correctly
demeanor
pretense
discern
systematic

Solution
The definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner." Used in a sentence: Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben. The definition for demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

3 Ecstatic most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
revoke
overjoyed
curtail
belated

Solution
The definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional." Used in a sentence: They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second. The definition for revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

4 The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter.
65% Answer Correctly
garish
regale
shimmering
prudent

Solution
The definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality." Used in a sentence: The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter. The definition for prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."

5 Pomp most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
mediate
scamper
equitable
pageantry

Solution
The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."