ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 240658 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.98
Score 0% 60%

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1 Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels.
62% Answer Correctly
adorn
disconcert
regale
benefactor

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 regale is "to amuse.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

2 Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling.
50% Answer Correctly
raucous
fraud
surly
trove

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 trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for fraud is "Trick.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."

3 The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage.
64% Answer Correctly
brandish
duplicity
oblivious
entangle

Solution
The definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures." Used in a sentence: The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage. The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

4 Ramble most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
interminable
ploy
roam
flaw

Solution
The definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language." Used in a sentence: Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for flaw is "An imperfection."

5 Benevolent most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
pretentious
intricate
altruistic
dubious

Solution
The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for dubious is "questionable.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."