ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 419908 Results

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1 Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels.
61% Answer Correctly
anthology
adorn
defiant
gravity

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 anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."

2 Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in.
64% Answer Correctly
defiant
propitious
finite
unscrupulous

Solution
The definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient." Used in a sentence: Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in. The definition for finite is "having definite limits.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."

3 Melodious most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
dulcet
raspy
stern
regale

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The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for regale is "to amuse.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."

4 Composed most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
regurgitate
serene
comparable
advantageous

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The definition for composed is "Calm." Used in a sentence: Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage. The definition for comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."

5 Untenable most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
baseless
duplicity
methodical
benevolent

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The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."