ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 472228 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.67
Score 0% 73%

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1 Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair.
76% Answer Correctly
mandate
highlight
promote
pantomime

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 pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."

2 Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day.
85% Answer Correctly
foil
strict
interminable
indecorous

Solution
The definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority." Used in a sentence: Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day. The definition for indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."

3 Extol most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
glorify
incidental
curtail
camaraderie

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."

4 Gravity most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
epitaph
clarity
seriousness
plaudits

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 clarity is "clearness.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

5 The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts.
65% Answer Correctly
spew
liability
belated
corrective

Solution
The definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back." Used in a sentence: The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts. The definition for belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."