ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 597857 Results

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1 Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels.
61% Answer Correctly
flourish
adorn
immoderate
induce

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 immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."

2 Penurious most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
disconcert
placebo
frugal
induce

Solution
The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

3 Combustion most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
prudent
preclude
igniting
straddle

Solution
The definition for combustion is "Act of burning." Used in a sentence: Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. The definition for prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."

4 The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race.
59% Answer Correctly
pompous
extol
clarity
repel

Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for clarity is "clearness.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."

5 Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben.
75% Answer Correctly
inviolable
straddle
systematic
intricate

Solution
The definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner." Used in a sentence: Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben. The definition for inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."