ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 709396 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.97
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1 Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels.
61% Answer Correctly
accentuate
pretentious
adorn
scapegoat

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 accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

2 Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious.
50% Answer Correctly
euphoria
moderate
seditious
clairvoyance

Solution
The definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger." Used in a sentence: Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious. The definition for clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness."

3 Straddle most nearly means:
43% Answer Correctly
waffle
surplus
aerate
straddle

Solution
The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."

4 The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class.
54% Answer Correctly
promote
anomaly
insolence
gargantuan

Solution
The definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply." Used in a sentence: The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

5 Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment.
89% Answer Correctly
prominence
renovate
extenuating
facade

Solution
The definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen." Used in a sentence: Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."