ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 75646 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.62
Score 0% 72%

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1 Accentuate most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
highlight
accommodate
incidental
scapegoat

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 incidental is "minor.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to."

2 The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends."
78% Answer Correctly
benefactor
bird–like
melodious
brandish

Solution
The definition for avian is "Relating to birds." Used in a sentence: The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends." The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

3 Iridescent most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
trove
flaunt
accentuate
shimmering

Solution
The definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality." Used in a sentence: The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter. The definition for flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."

4 Ethical most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
honorable
regurgitate
epistolary
cunning

Solution
The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

5 The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime.
60% Answer Correctly
mundane
unscrupulous
charade
flaw

Solution
The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."