ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 331858 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.21
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1 Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair.
76% Answer Correctly
awe
gruff
highlight
dubious

Solution
The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for dubious is "questionable.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

2 Eulogy most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
perception
homage
accentuate
corrosive

Solution
The definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased." Used in a sentence: Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral. The definition for accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

3 Gruff most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
procrastinate
surly
scapegoat
incongruous

Solution
The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."

4 In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic.
69% Answer Correctly
antiquated
extenuating
appalling
refurbish

Solution
The definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time." Used in a sentence: In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

5 The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences.
60% Answer Correctly
equitable
regurgitate
corruption
repel

Solution
The definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity." Used in a sentence: The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences. The definition for equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."