ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 45353 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.46
Score 0% 69%

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1 Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels.
62% Answer Correctly
adorn
methodical
epistolary
repel

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 repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."

2 Turpitude most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
corruption
celebrated
genial
scapegoat

Solution
The definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity." Used in a sentence: The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences. The definition for genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

3 Procrastinate most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
periodic
delay
corrosive
censure

Solution
The definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally." Used in a sentence: Yvonne's father urged, "Don't procrastinate. Clean your room right away." The definition for censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

4 Iridescent most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
shimmering
retroactive
colossal
accentuate

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 accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

5 Gravity most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
indecorous
beneficial
anthology
seriousness

Solution
The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."