ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 286195 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.68
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1 Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels.
61% Answer Correctly
absolve
prune
immoderate
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 absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

2 Even though I forgot his birthday, I hoe my father accepts my belated card.
80% Answer Correctly
cunning
beneficial
tardy
prune

Solution
The definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time." Used in a sentence: Even though I forgot his birthday, I hoe my father accepts my belated card. The definition for cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."

3 Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination.
70% Answer Correctly
buffoonery
sociable
counterclaim
ethical

Solution
The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

4 Compulsion most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
urge
disconcert
iridescent
drab

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The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality."

5 Methodical most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
supple
drab
ploy
systematic

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The definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner." Used in a sentence: Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."