ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 565720 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work.
55% Answer Correctly
raspy
condone
kudos
garish

Solution
The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

2 Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment.
89% Answer Correctly
plaudits
command
mediate
accentuate

Solution
The definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something." Used in a sentence: Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment. The definition for accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."

3 Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels.
61% Answer Correctly
scamper
adorn
curtail
epistolary

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 scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."

4 The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress.
88% Answer Correctly
camaraderie
comparable
admired
inflammatory

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The definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected." Used in a sentence: The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress. The definition for camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."

5 Equitable most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
embellish
impartial
pantomime
meticulous

Solution
The definition for equitable is "Fair and equal." Used in a sentence: The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."