ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 31764 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.43
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1 Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels.
62% Answer Correctly
epistolary
buffer
adorn
interminable

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 interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

2 The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury.
71% Answer Correctly
gruesome
naive
immoderate
clarity

Solution
The definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking." Used in a sentence: The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury. The definition for naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."

3 Advantageous most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
parity
favorable
prudent
proximity

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The definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage." Used in a sentence: The house's location in the best school district was advantageous to the seller. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."

4 Servile most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
slavish
buffer
appraise
augment

Solution
The definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive." Used in a sentence: Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone. The definition for augment is "to make greater.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

5 Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks.
69% Answer Correctly
retroactive
assess
mundane
combustion

Solution
The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for mundane is "practical, ordinary.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."