ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 462875 Results

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1 Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign.
66% Answer Correctly
embellish
solace
ominous
precept

Solution
The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."

2 Comparable most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
pomp
eulogy
akin
epistolary

Solution
The definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent." Used in a sentence: Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert. The definition for pomp is "showy display.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."

3 The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale.
58% Answer Correctly
liability
sparing
polarize
deferment

Solution
The definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap." Used in a sentence: The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale. The definition for deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."

4 Lorraine was in rhapsody when she was accepte to the college of her dreams.
66% Answer Correctly
proximity
celebrated
ecstasy
comprehensible

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The definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Lorraine was in rhapsody when she was accepte to the college of her dreams. The definition for comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."

5 Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party.
62% Answer Correctly
surfeit
corrective
supple
promote

Solution
The definition for surplus is "Excess." Used in a sentence: Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party. The definition for corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."