ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 617535 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.32
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1 Appraise most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
assess
pretense
gargantuan
melodious

Solution
The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."

2 Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair.
76% Answer Correctly
diffident
promote
highlight
embellish

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 diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

3 The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends."
78% Answer Correctly
commemorate
gruff
bird–like
euphoria

Solution
The definition for avian is "Relating to birds." Used in a sentence: The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends." The definition for euphoria is "feeling of great happiness.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

4 Supple most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
straddle
futile
aerate
pliant

Solution
The definition for supple is "Flexible." Used in a sentence: The supple leather coat draped like soft cloth around her shoulders. The definition for aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."

5 Rosa used her clairvoyance to help Alexander find his lost keys.
57% Answer Correctly
preclude
censure
regurgitate
divination

Solution
The definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception." Used in a sentence: Rosa used her clairvoyance to help Alexander find his lost keys. The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."