ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 534550 Results

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1 Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair.
76% Answer Correctly
censure
compulsion
preclude
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 compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."

2 Extol most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
pomp
glorify
apathetic
heinous

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for pomp is "showy display.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."

3 The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury.
71% Answer Correctly
ramble
gruesome
comparable
ethical

Solution
The definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking." Used in a sentence: The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."

4 The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale.
58% Answer Correctly
exception
sparing
repel
sociable

Solution
The definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap." Used in a sentence: The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale. The definition for repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."

5 Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment.
89% Answer Correctly
flagrant
defiant
renovate
celebrated

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 celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."