ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 543315 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.45
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1 Indecorous most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
vulgar
indecorous
fragile
mundane

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 fragile is "delicate.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."

2 Embellish most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
adorn
nurture
beneficial
ecstatic

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 nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."

3 "Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over."
85% Answer Correctly
facade
review
regale
liability

Solution
The definition for rehash is "To discuss again." Used in a sentence: "Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over." The definition for liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."

4 Archaic most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
distortion
buffer
antiquated
manifest

Solution
The definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time." Used in a sentence: In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic. The definition for manifest is "obvious.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

5 Retroactive most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
extenuating
retrograde
turmoil
catastrophic

Solution
The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."