ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 737482 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.24
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1 Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair.
76% Answer Correctly
fragile
highlight
ploy
advantageous

Solution
The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."

2 The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile.
59% Answer Correctly
salvage
dubious
absolve
written

Solution
The definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters." Used in a sentence: The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile. The definition for dubious is "questionable.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

3 The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche.
71% Answer Correctly
melodious
incite
buffer
incisive

Solution
The definition for induce is "To influence or cause." Used in a sentence: The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche. The definition for incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

4 The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out.
57% Answer Correctly
obnoxious
renown
belated
moderate

Solution
The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."

5 Stealth most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
furtiveness
inauspicious
straddle
accentuate

Solution
The definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed." Used in a sentence: The burglar took the ring by stealth, slipping it from the sleeping woman's finger. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."