ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 652378 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.26
Score 0% 65%

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1 Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels.
61% Answer Correctly
promote
sociable
buffer
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 promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."

2 Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone.
58% Answer Correctly
slavish
buffoonery
flourish
ramble

Solution
The definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive." Used in a sentence: Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

3 Combustion most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
stifle
melodious
scapegoat
igniting

Solution
The definition for combustion is "Act of burning." Used in a sentence: Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. The definition for scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

4 Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group.
68% Answer Correctly
serenity
articulate
buffoonery
melee

Solution
The definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive." Used in a sentence: Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."

5 Mundane most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
commonplace
cunning
intricate
lenient

Solution
The definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary." Used in a sentence: The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills. The definition for cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."