ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 501847 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.10
Score 0% 62%

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1 Adversary most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
aerate
periodic
implement
opponent

Solution
The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish."

2 Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels.
61% Answer Correctly
gravity
exalt
adorn
garish

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 garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."

3 Garish most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
archaic
gaudy
camaraderie
regurgitate

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."

4 The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile.
59% Answer Correctly
illuminate
combative
written
incidental

Solution
The definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters." Used in a sentence: The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile. The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

5 The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released.
47% Answer Correctly
camaraderie
censure
obdurate
moderate

Solution
The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."