ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 281536 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.63
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1 Accentuate most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
highlight
corroborate
brandish
stifle

Solution
The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

2 The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain.
71% Answer Correctly
raspy
cushion
belated
grandiose

Solution
The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."

3 The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing.
80% Answer Correctly
beneficial
pale
redouble
proximity

Solution
The definition for pallid is "Lacking color." Used in a sentence: The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."

4 Drab most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
appraise
cunning
dreary
prominence

Solution
The definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous." Used in a sentence: The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring. The definition for prominence is "importance.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."

5 "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone.
63% Answer Correctly
onset
revoke
opportune
inscription

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 onset is "beginning.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."