ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 708972 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.13
Score 0% 63%

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1 Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college.
69% Answer Correctly
flaw
comfort
exasperation
melee

Solution
The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."

2 The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard.
60% Answer Correctly
exalt
refurbish
corroborate
destitute

Solution
The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

3 Illuminate most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
rhapsody
elucidate
turpitude
advantageous

Solution
The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."

4 Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies.
56% Answer Correctly
demean
dupe
eulogy
regale

Solution
The definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others." Used in a sentence: Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies. The definition for demean is "to lower status.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."

5 Embellish most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
moderate
inviolable
adorn
ecstatic

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 ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."