ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 559761 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.33
Score 0% 67%

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1 Refurbish most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
renovate
nurture
mandate
methodical

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 methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."

2 Embellish most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
embellish
adorn
implement
insolence

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 implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

3 Walter's trove of vintage baseball cards was worth thousands of dollars.
59% Answer Correctly
salvage
drab
punctual
cache

Solution
The definition for trove is "Valuable collection." Used in a sentence: Walter's trove of vintage baseball cards was worth thousands of dollars. The definition for salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."

4 Pretense most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
revoke
brandish
trove
cover

Solution
The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."

5 The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall.
61% Answer Correctly
euphoria
sensualism
placebo
archaic

Solution
The definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life." Used in a sentence: The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness."