ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 354636 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.59
Score 0% 72%

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1 Accentuate most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
rancorous
highlight
accommodate
comprehensible

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 rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to."

2 "heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy.
70% Answer Correctly
mind
revive
derelict
methodical

Solution
The definition for heed is "To pay attention to." Used in a sentence: "Heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy. The definition for derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."

3 The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty.
68% Answer Correctly
flourish
incidental
glorify
gruff

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."

4 Equitable most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
impartial
perception
conduit
ecstatic

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 conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."

5 The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums.
86% Answer Correctly
limited
advantageous
dubious
grandiose

Solution
The definition for finite is "Having definite limits." Used in a sentence: The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."