ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 686348 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.32
Score 0% 66%

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1 Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion.
47% Answer Correctly
scapegoat
veneration
surplus
induce

Solution
The definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder." Used in a sentence: Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion. The definition for scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."

2 Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair.
76% Answer Correctly
revoke
cunning
highlight
preclude

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 revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."

3 Intricate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
rehash
appraise
complicated
polarize

Solution
The definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts." Used in a sentence: The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors. The definition for polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."

4 Gruff most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
scapegoat
surly
derivative
embellish

Solution
The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

5 The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value.
86% Answer Correctly
flagrant
defect
conduit
accentuate

Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing."