ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 466586 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.83
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1 Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair.
76% Answer Correctly
prominence
salvage
egotist
highlight

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 prominence is "importance.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

2 Revive most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
stealth
grandiose
hedonism
reanimate

Solution
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 stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

3 Prune most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
camaraderie
trim
polarize
disconcert

Solution
The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

4 The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring.
72% Answer Correctly
elate
civility
plaudits
dreary

Solution
The definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous." Used in a sentence: The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring. The definition for civility is "politeness.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."

5 Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind.
80% Answer Correctly
futile
immoderate
embellish
hopeless

Solution
The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."