ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 684730 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.28
Score 0% 66%

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1 Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels.
61% Answer Correctly
defiant
embellish
adorn
combative

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 defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

2 Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor.
61% Answer Correctly
disposition
comprehensible
raspy
ploy

Solution
The definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others." Used in a sentence: Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor. The definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."

3 Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor.
74% Answer Correctly
eloquent
inviolable
condone
intelligle

Solution
The definition for comprehensible is "Understandable." Used in a sentence: Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor. The definition for condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."

4 In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic.
69% Answer Correctly
defiant
antiquated
abate
civility

Solution
The definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time." Used in a sentence: In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."

5 Rancorous most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
gargantuan
archaic
accommodate
bitter

Solution
The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."