ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 51566 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.60
Score 0% 72%

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1 Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair.
76% Answer Correctly
ramble
highlight
straddle
augment

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 straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."

2 Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group.
68% Answer Correctly
articulate
commemorate
discern
retroactive

Solution
The definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive." Used in a sentence: Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group. The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

3 The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm.
86% Answer Correctly
rancorous
disdain
scamper
peace

Solution
The definition for serenity is "Calmness." Used in a sentence: The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm. The definition for disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

4 Indecorous most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
gargantuan
vulgar
accommodate
adversary

Solution
The definition for indecorous is "In bad taste." Used in a sentence: My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner. The definition for accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."

5 Equitable most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
trove
flagrant
clarity
impartial

Solution
The definition for equitable is "Fair and equal." Used in a sentence: The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters. The definition for clarity is "clearness.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for trove is "Valuable collection."