ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 450988 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.70
Score 0% 74%

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1 Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels.
61% Answer Correctly
mundane
adorn
conduit
lurid

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 conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."

2 Revive most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
pathos
epistolary
reanimate
pretentious

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The definition for revive is "To bring back to life." Used in a sentence: Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired. The definition for epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

3 Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts.
89% Answer Correctly
inviolable
corroborate
start
augment

Solution
The definition for onset is "Beginning." Used in a sentence: Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts. The definition for inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

4 Iridescent most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
egotist
insolence
shimmering
corroborate

Solution
The definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality." Used in a sentence: The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter. The definition for insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."

5 Indecorous most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
clarity
vulgar
intricate
advantageous

Solution
The definition for indecorous is "In bad taste." Used in a sentence: My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner. The definition for advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."