ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 461420 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.64
Score 0% 73%

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1 Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels.
61% Answer Correctly
ecstatic
illuminate
adorn
celebrated

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 illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

2 Anthology most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
collection
genial
duplicity
servile

Solution
The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."

3 The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors.
77% Answer Correctly
nurture
deceit
melodious
periodic

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 nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

4 The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters.
61% Answer Correctly
insolence
disconcert
impartial
fidelity

Solution
The definition for equitable is "Fair and equal." Used in a sentence: The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters. The definition for insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

5 Beneficial most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
disconcert
scamper
advantageous
melee

Solution
The definition for beneficial is "Helpful." Used in a sentence: there is no doubt that eating vegetables is beneficial to one's health. The definition for scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."