ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 512244 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.35
Score 0% 67%

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1 Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair.
76% Answer Correctly
mediate
implausible
rail
highlight

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 rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."

2 The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime.
61% Answer Correctly
mediate
censure
charade
derivative

Solution
The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."

3 Sociable most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
periodic
celebrated
corrective
genial

Solution
The definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship." Used in a sentence: The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation. The definition for periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."

4 The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher.
58% Answer Correctly
repentant
flourish
beneficial
brandish

Solution
The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."

5 Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party.
83% Answer Correctly
rowdy
genial
melodious
flagrant

Solution
The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."