ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 629265 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.33
Score 0% 67%

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1 Extol most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
interminable
ecstatic
absolve
glorify

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

2 Embellish most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
adorn
ecstatic
pretense
heinous

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 pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."

3 Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens.
81% Answer Correctly
foster
fidelity
regurgitate
belated

Solution
The definition for nurture is "To further the development of." Used in a sentence: Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens. The definition for regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."

4 Prominence most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
incumbent
civility
renown
regale

Solution
The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for regale is "to amuse.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."

5 The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter.
65% Answer Correctly
procrastinate
defiant
inauspicious
shimmering

Solution
The definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality." Used in a sentence: The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter. The definition for procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."