ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 702290 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.40
Score 0% 68%

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1 Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels.
61% Answer Correctly
extol
surplus
adorn
meticulous

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 meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

2 The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors.
59% Answer Correctly
repentant
ecstatic
combative
gaudy

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

3 Incumbent most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
surplus
brandish
negate
oblilgatory

Solution
The definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility." Used in a sentence: It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party. The definition for brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."

4 The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends."
78% Answer Correctly
pomp
bird–like
flourish
onset

Solution
The definition for avian is "Relating to birds." Used in a sentence: The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends." The definition for onset is "beginning.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

5 Immoderate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
appraise
recrimination
excessive
eloquent

Solution
The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."