ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 495662 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.29
Score 0% 66%

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1 Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair.
76% Answer Correctly
futile
exception
highlight
salvage

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 futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

2 After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams.
81% Answer Correctly
diffident
brawl
gruff
genial

Solution
The definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people." Used in a sentence: After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams. The definition for genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

3 The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account.
49% Answer Correctly
accentuate
glaring
insolence
awe

Solution
The definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive." Used in a sentence: The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account. The definition for accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

4 Ploy most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
nurture
accessible
strategem
beneficial

Solution
The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for accessible is "easy to reach or to approach.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."

5 Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways.
63% Answer Correctly
facade
appraise
odious
extol

Solution
The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."