ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 755280 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.14
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1 Embellish most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
fickle
drub
interminable
adorn

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 drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable."

2 The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation.
55% Answer Correctly
grandiose
preclude
belated
genial

Solution
The definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship." Used in a sentence: The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation. The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

3 Combative most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
aggressive
compulsion
exception
liability

Solution
The definition for combative is "Eager to fight." Used in a sentence: The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", 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."

4 Walter's trove of vintage baseball cards was worth thousands of dollars.
59% Answer Correctly
cache
archaic
epitaph
rancorous

Solution
The definition for trove is "Valuable collection." Used in a sentence: Walter's trove of vintage baseball cards was worth thousands of dollars. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

5 The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters.
49% Answer Correctly
facade
regale
humble
derivative

Solution
The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for regale is "to amuse.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."