ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 349829 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.54
Score 0% 71%

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1 Embellish most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
accommodate
adorn
trove
derivative

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 derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for trove is "Valuable collection."

2 The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly.
77% Answer Correctly
dash
intricate
extol
composed

Solution
The definition for scamper is "To run quickly." Used in a sentence: The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly. The definition for extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."

3 Heinous most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
incidental
avian
odious
revoke

Solution
The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."

4 The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm.
86% Answer Correctly
peace
aesthete
solace
ploy

Solution
The definition for serenity is "Calmness." Used in a sentence: The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."

5 Censure most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
periodic
blame
salvage
ploy

Solution
The definition for censure is "To find fault with." Used in a sentence: The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes. The definition for periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."