ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 704289 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.19
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1 Embellish most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
insolence
procrastinate
adorn
archaic

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 insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."

2 Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude.
68% Answer Correctly
illuminate
naive
impassive
redouble

Solution
The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."

3 The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills.
56% Answer Correctly
curtail
supple
parity
commonplace

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 parity is "equality.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."

4 Archaic most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
inauspicious
benefactor
surplus
antiquated

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 inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

5 The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage.
64% Answer Correctly
brandish
fidelity
buffer
celebrated

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 buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."