ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 727919 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.41
Score 0% 68%

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1 Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels.
61% Answer Correctly
insolence
appraise
adorn
pallid

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 pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

2 Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress.
70% Answer Correctly
equitable
gravity
avian
inappropriate

Solution
The definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible." Used in a sentence: Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress. The definition for gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."

3 Straddle most nearly means:
42% Answer Correctly
lurid
abate
buffer
waffle

Solution
The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."

4 Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness.
91% Answer Correctly
liability
insinuate
cure
comprehensible

Solution
The definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts." Used in a sentence: Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness. The definition for insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

5 Deferment most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
comprehensible
postponement
indecorous
condone

Solution
The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."