ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 618625 Results

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1 Embellish most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
regurgitate
proximity
incidental
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 regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."

2 Epitaph most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
inscription
stealth
fragile
archetypal

Solution
The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed."

3 Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher.
76% Answer Correctly
nurture
archaic
improbable
flaw

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."

4 Punctual most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
moderate
appalling
prompt
pomp

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The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for pomp is "showy display.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

5 Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair.
76% Answer Correctly
belated
ramble
aesthete
highlight

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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 belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."