ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 49277 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.27
Score 0% 65%

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1 Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment.
89% Answer Correctly
grandiose
renovate
polarize
embellish

Solution
The definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen." Used in a sentence: Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment. The definition for polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

2 The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters.
49% Answer Correctly
repentant
indecorous
humble
accentuate

Solution
The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."

3 Untenable most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
baseless
diffident
archetypal
exasperation

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The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

4 Epitaph most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
servile
anthology
inscription
inflammatory

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The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."

5 Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery.
62% Answer Correctly
colossal
absolve
jocularity
unscrupulous

Solution
The definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior." Used in a sentence: Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery. The definition for unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."