ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 716387 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.57
Score 0% 71%

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1 Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels.
62% Answer Correctly
adorn
foil
conduit
condone

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 condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing."

2 Extol most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
glorify
regurgitate
civility
exception

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."

3 Unlike her fickle friend Benji, May Belle was known for her fidelity.
85% Answer Correctly
revoke
loyalty
perception
corrosive

Solution
The definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful." Used in a sentence: Unlike her fickle friend Benji, May Belle was known for her fidelity. The definition for corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."

4 The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion.
76% Answer Correctly
straddle
surplus
beat
flourish

Solution
The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for surplus is "excess.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."

5 Extant most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
mundane
stifle
dubious
living

Solution
The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for mundane is "practical, ordinary.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."