ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 37542 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.34
Score 0% 67%

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1 Embellish most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
onset
implement
adorn
incongruous

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 incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish."

2 Servile most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
stifle
commemorate
slavish
ramble

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 commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."

3 Negate most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
naive
onset
rail
neutralize

Solution
The definition for negate is "To make invalid." Used in a sentence: Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false. The definition for naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."

4 Prune most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
turpitude
turmoil
authoritarian
trim

Solution
The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

5 Condone most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
incidental
pomp
illuminate
excuse

Solution
The definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable." Used in a sentence: Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."