ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 588635 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.55
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1 Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair.
76% Answer Correctly
duplicity
highlight
inauspicious
lurid

Solution
The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."

2 Discern most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
straddle
detect
appraise
advantageous

Solution
The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."

3 Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake.
68% Answer Correctly
refurbish
anthology
combative
sameness

Solution
The definition for parity is "Equality." Used in a sentence: Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

4 Stealth most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
equitable
furtiveness
beneficial
parity

Solution
The definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed." Used in a sentence: The burglar took the ring by stealth, slipping it from the sleeping woman's finger. The definition for beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."

5 Anthology most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
collection
condone
mandate
procrastinate

Solution
The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."