ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 417017 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.39
Score 0% 68%

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1 Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company.
58% Answer Correctly
punctual
keen
abate
ethical

Solution
The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

2 The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene.
55% Answer Correctly
equitable
fastidious
methodical
apathetic

Solution
The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."

3 Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself.
77% Answer Correctly
excuse
fidelity
pomp
manifest

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 manifest is "obvious.", the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

4 They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second.
88% Answer Correctly
celebrated
trove
overjoyed
negate

Solution
The definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional." Used in a sentence: They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second. The definition for trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."

5 Embellish most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
adorn
pathos
fraud
flourish

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 flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for fraud is "Trick."