ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 2761 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.28
Score 0% 66%

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1 Epitaph most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
elate
anthology
inscription
derivative

Solution
The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."

2 Meticulous most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
fastidious
belated
benefactor
prune

Solution
The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."

3 Embellish most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
turpitude
lurid
adorn
archetypal

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 lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."

4 Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found.
82% Answer Correctly
honorable
turpitude
disconcert
buffer

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 turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

5 James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose.
67% Answer Correctly
mundane
insolence
evident
avian

Solution
The definition for manifest is "Obvious." Used in a sentence: James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose. The definition for insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for avian is "Relating to birds."