ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 619877 Results

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1 Embellish most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
advantageous
eulogy
fraud
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 advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for fraud is "Trick.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."

2 Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop.
55% Answer Correctly
pallid
avian
stern
blowhard

Solution
The definition for egotist is "Self–important person." Used in a sentence: Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."

3 Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair.
77% Answer Correctly
penurious
accessible
implausible
highlight

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 implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."

4 Demean most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
humble
onset
demean
inflammatory

Solution
The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."

5 Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise.
68% Answer Correctly
salvage
divide
benefactor
garish

Solution
The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."