ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 237857 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.51
Score 0% 70%

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1 Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels.
61% Answer Correctly
compulsion
adorn
insinuate
rehash

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 compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."

2 The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense.
78% Answer Correctly
extant
mediate
advantageous
merciful

Solution
The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."

3 Negate most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
neutralize
fidelity
combative
indecorous

Solution
The definition for negate is "To make invalid." Used in a sentence: Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false. The definition for fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

4 The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors.
60% Answer Correctly
naive
fidelity
gaudy
aerate

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."

5 Flaw most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
retroactive
defect
gravity
anthology

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 anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."