ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 743183 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.16
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1 Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks.
68% Answer Correctly
illuminate
equitable
assess
accessible

Solution
The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."

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

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 curtail is "to make less.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."

3 Repentant most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
insolence
ecstatic
contrite
servile

Solution
The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

4 Parity most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
apathetic
compulsion
sameness
obnoxious

Solution
The definition for parity is "Equality." Used in a sentence: Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

5 Recrimination most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
distortion
inflammatory
proximity
counterclaim

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The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."