ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 722734 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.44
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1 The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success.
82% Answer Correctly
refurbish
clarity
medium
belated

Solution
The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."

2 The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends."
78% Answer Correctly
impenitent
incidental
accentuate
bird–like

Solution
The definition for avian is "Relating to birds." Used in a sentence: The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends." The definition for accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."

3 Embellish most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
insolence
adorn
fragile
turpitude

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 fragile is "delicate.", the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

4 Penurious most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
frugal
curtail
pallid
proximity

Solution
The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."

5 Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group.
68% Answer Correctly
parity
articulate
serenity
aesthete

Solution
The definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive." Used in a sentence: Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group. The definition for serenity is "calmness.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."