ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 279592 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.16
Score 0% 63%

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1 Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels.
62% Answer Correctly
melodious
demean
inviolable
adorn

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 demean is "to lower status.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."

2 Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase.
60% Answer Correctly
retroactive
exculpate
garish
comparable

Solution
The definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt." Used in a sentence: Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."

3 Manifest most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
rancorous
compulsion
melee
evident

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 compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."

4 The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest.
68% Answer Correctly
scapegoat
oblige
opportune
dubious

Solution
The definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to." Used in a sentence: The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest. The definition for dubious is "questionable.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

5 Fickle most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
embellish
trove
rhapsody
erratic

Solution
The definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable." Used in a sentence: The fickle Senji had a new best friend every month. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."