ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 50239 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.50
Score 0% 70%

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1 Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment.
89% Answer Correctly
flaunt
ramble
immoderate
renovate

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 immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."

2 Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair.
76% Answer Correctly
revoke
buffer
highlight
epitaph

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 revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

3 The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant.
55% Answer Correctly
objectionable
diffident
accentuate
entangle

Solution
The definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive." Used in a sentence: The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."

4 Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery.
62% Answer Correctly
archaic
gruff
jocularity
mundane

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 archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."

5 Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise.
68% Answer Correctly
implement
revive
divide
fragile

Solution
The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish."