ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 559784 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.15
Score 0% 63%

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1 Embellish most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
obnoxious
refurbish
preclude
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 obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

2 Revoke most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
disconcert
frugal
rescind
trove

Solution
The definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back." Used in a sentence: After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies. The definition for disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for trove is "Valuable collection."

3 Straddle most nearly means:
43% Answer Correctly
discern
extol
waffle
inauspicious

Solution
The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."

4 The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses.
53% Answer Correctly
flourish
revive
petty
supple

Solution
The definition for incidental is "Minor." Used in a sentence: The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses. The definition for revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."

5 Lenient most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
unscrupulous
equitable
censure
merciful

Solution
The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."