ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 713376 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 Implausible most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
finite
foil
improbable
servile

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."

2 Gruff most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
punctual
epistolary
surly
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 embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

3 Flourish most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
brandish
flourish
oblivious
turmoil

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 oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."

4 After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams.
81% Answer Correctly
mandate
benefactor
belated
brawl

Solution
The definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people." Used in a sentence: After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams. The definition for mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

5 Embellish most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
belated
appalling
adorn
insinuate

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 belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."