ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 636659 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.27
Score 0% 65%

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1 Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels.
61% Answer Correctly
derivative
adorn
raspy
condone

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 derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

2 Corrective most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
advantageous
civility
remedial
heinous

Solution
The definition for corrective is "Intended to correct." Used in a sentence: The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy. The definition for heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."

3 Brandish most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
flourish
insinuate
straddle
solace

Solution
The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."

4 Augment most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
derivative
accentuate
awe
enhance

Solution
The definition for augment is "To make greater." Used in a sentence: Wanda read the dictionary every night to augment her vocabulary. The definition for accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

5 The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage.
64% Answer Correctly
brandish
melodious
genial
anthology

Solution
The definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures." Used in a sentence: The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage. The definition for melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."