ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 74639 Results

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1 Embellish most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
manifest
adorn
ecstatic
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 ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for manifest is "Obvious.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."

2 The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences.
60% Answer Correctly
placebo
preclude
refurbish
corruption

Solution
The definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity." Used in a sentence: The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."

3 The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry.
59% Answer Correctly
caustic
adversary
frugal
extant

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."

4 Apathetic most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
anthology
impassive
trove
epitaph

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The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

5 The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day.
53% Answer Correctly
meticulous
augment
mandate
dulcet

Solution
The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."