ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 423035 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.53
Score 0% 71%

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1 Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair.
76% Answer Correctly
inviolable
drub
melodious
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 melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."

2 Corrective most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
interminable
extenuating
remedial
authoritarian

Solution
The definition for corrective is "Intended to correct." Used in a sentence: The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."

3 Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots.
81% Answer Correctly
inviolable
epitaph
urge
rail

Solution
The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for epitaph is "brief statement honoring a dead person.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."

4 It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair.
74% Answer Correctly
deferment
delight
gargantuan
ecstatic

Solution
The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."

5 The burglar took the ring by stealth, slipping it from the sleeping woman's finger.
60% Answer Correctly
cunning
beneficial
furtiveness
accessible

Solution
The definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed." Used in a sentence: The burglar took the ring by stealth, slipping it from the sleeping woman's finger. The definition for accessible is "easy to reach or to approach.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."