ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 454605 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.88
Score 0% 78%

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1 Accentuate most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
fidelity
promote
highlight
penurious

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 fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

2 The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors.
74% Answer Correctly
combative
catastrophic
benevolent
complicated

Solution
The definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts." Used in a sentence: The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors. The definition for catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."

3 Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match.
84% Answer Correctly
opponent
beneficial
lurid
advantageous

Solution
The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."

4 Fraud most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
deceit
surplus
parity
implement

Solution
The definition for fraud is "Trick." Used in a sentence: The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors. The definition for surplus is "excess.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for parity is "Equality."

5 The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion.
76% Answer Correctly
anthology
beat
pretense
serenity

Solution
The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."