ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 354028 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.15
Score 0% 63%

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1 "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone.
63% Answer Correctly
pantomime
hedonism
penurious
inscription

Solution
The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

2 Embellish most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
brandish
opportune
adorn
scamper

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 brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

3 Equitable most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
impartial
salvage
apathetic
eulogy

Solution
The definition for equitable is "Fair and equal." Used in a sentence: The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters. The definition for apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

4 The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors.
59% Answer Correctly
polarize
antidote
gaudy
scapegoat

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."

5 Lurid most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
gruesome
perception
flourish
duplicity

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 perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."