ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 55518 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.33
Score 0% 67%

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1 Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper.
64% Answer Correctly
parade
curtail
refurbish
incisive

Solution
The definition for flaunt is "To display showily." Used in a sentence: Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

2 Drab most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
procrastinate
dreary
extant
adversary

Solution
The definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous." Used in a sentence: The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring. The definition for adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."

3 Ethical most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
turpitude
honorable
belated
illuminate

Solution
The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

4 Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony.
55% Answer Correctly
inviolable
heinous
pageantry
pantomime

Solution
The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

5 Embellish most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
adorn
benevolent
stifle
indecorous

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 stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."