ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 284330 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.09
Score 0% 62%

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1 Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment.
89% Answer Correctly
genial
epitaph
placebo
renovate

Solution
The definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen." Used in a sentence: Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

2 Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways.
63% Answer Correctly
adversary
fraud
odious
frugal

Solution
The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for fraud is "Trick."

3 Pomp most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
impenitent
pageantry
lenient
cunning

Solution
The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

4 The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day.
53% Answer Correctly
meticulous
pretense
dulcet
conduit

Solution
The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

5 The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters.
49% Answer Correctly
egotist
repel
humble
lurid

Solution
The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."