ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 3755 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.13
Score 0% 63%

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1 Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair.
76% Answer Correctly
trove
onset
immoderate
highlight

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 trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."

2 Futile most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
prominence
stern
hopeless
diffident

Solution
The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

3 Exception most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
anomaly
unscrupulous
fraud
anthology

Solution
The definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply." Used in a sentence: The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class. The definition for anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for fraud is "Trick.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."

4 Benevolent most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
altruistic
ramble
turpitude
compulsion

Solution
The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."

5 Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony.
55% Answer Correctly
interminable
periodic
lurid
pageantry

Solution
The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."