ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 521999 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.68
Score 0% 74%

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1 Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair.
76% Answer Correctly
penurious
raucous
highlight
belated

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 raucous is "noisy, rowdy.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."

2 Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens.
81% Answer Correctly
impenitent
straddle
elusive
foster

Solution
The definition for nurture is "To further the development of." Used in a sentence: Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens. The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

3 Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying.
82% Answer Correctly
implement
intricate
imply
flourish

Solution
The definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly." Used in a sentence: Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish."

4 Flagrant most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
melodious
supple
glaring
distortion

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 melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."

5 The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces.
80% Answer Correctly
rehash
aerate
collection
ecstatic

Solution
The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."