ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 529673 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.47
Score 0% 69%

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1 Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels.
61% Answer Correctly
refurbish
insinuate
celebrated
adorn

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 insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."

2 Preclude most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
prevent
unscrupulous
turmoil
stern

Solution
The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."

3 Promote most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
liability
rancorous
advance
stifle

Solution
The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."

4 Commemorate most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
observe
buffoonery
naive
scamper

Solution
The definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony." Used in a sentence: Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

5 Defiant most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
authoritarian
foil
impudent
implement

Solution
The definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance." Used in a sentence: The defiant toddler refused to leave the park. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."