ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 481911 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.57
Score 0% 71%

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1 Embellish most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
adorn
accentuate
incisive
extant

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 extant is "currently existing.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."

2 Frugal most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
stern
pomp
entangle
sparing

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 entangle is "to involve in trouble.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

3 Anthology most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
collection
inauspicious
equitable
opportune

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 inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."

4 The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew.
80% Answer Correctly
penurious
accentuate
irritation
stern

Solution
The definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated." Used in a sentence: The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."

5 Scamper most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
rail
fickle
dash
redouble

Solution
The definition for scamper is "To run quickly." Used in a sentence: The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly. The definition for fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."