ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 723829 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.90
Score 0% 58%

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1 Embellish most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
turmoil
corrective
rail
adorn

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 corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."

2 The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test.
49% Answer Correctly
prune
contrite
accentuate
obnoxious

Solution
The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

3 Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling.
70% Answer Correctly
obnoxious
melee
dreadful
scamper

Solution
The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."

4 The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl.
62% Answer Correctly
salvage
frugal
bitter
catastrophic

Solution
The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

5 The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released.
47% Answer Correctly
procrastinate
obdurate
repentant
parity

Solution
The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for parity is "Equality."