ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 415686 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.71
Score 0% 74%

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1 Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair.
76% Answer Correctly
flaunt
refurbish
commemorate
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 flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

2 Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class.
75% Answer Correctly
eulogy
suppress
benevolent
unscrupulous

Solution
The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."

3 Civility most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
garish
beneficial
courtesy
equitable

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."

4 Implausible most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
onset
commemorate
improbable
scapegoat

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."

5 Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out.
61% Answer Correctly
melee
accentuate
strategem
incidental

Solution
The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."