ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 727225 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.37
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1 The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble.
66% Answer Correctly
deferment
pretentious
evasive
meticulous

Solution
The definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp." Used in a sentence: The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble. The definition for pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."

2 Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels.
61% Answer Correctly
adorn
repentant
prune
fidelity

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 repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

3 Gargantuan most nearly means:
87% Answer Correctly
enormous
stern
civility
facade

Solution
The definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic." Used in a sentence: The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding. The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."

4 The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors.
59% Answer Correctly
facade
pomp
clairvoyance
gaudy

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."

5 Epitaph most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
inscription
pomp
grandiose
heed

Solution
The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for pomp is "showy display.", the definition for heed is "To pay attention to.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."