ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 306371 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.69
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1 Embellish most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
adorn
servile
retroactive
catastrophic

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 servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

2 Deferment most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
fidelity
postponement
proximity
periodic

Solution
The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."

3 It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party.
66% Answer Correctly
moderate
oblilgatory
regurgitate
perception

Solution
The definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility." Used in a sentence: It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."

4 Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind.
79% Answer Correctly
hopeless
lenient
raucous
combative

Solution
The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."

5 Celebrated most nearly means:
87% Answer Correctly
derivative
refurbish
admired
duplicity

Solution
The definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected." Used in a sentence: The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."