ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 304533 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.31
Score 0% 66%

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1 Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels.
61% Answer Correctly
composed
eulogy
adorn
untenable

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 eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."

2 Derelict most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
flourish
pomp
gruff
destitute

Solution
The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for pomp is "showy display.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

3 Incongruous most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
salvage
inappropriate
benevolent
distortion

Solution
The definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible." Used in a sentence: Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."

4 Inflammatory most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
seditious
precept
exalt
egotist

Solution
The definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger." Used in a sentence: Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious. The definition for egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

5 Combative most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
aggressive
absolve
onset
archaic

Solution
The definition for combative is "Eager to fight." Used in a sentence: The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing. The definition for onset is "beginning.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."