ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 759195 Results

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1 Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair.
76% Answer Correctly
pretentious
polarize
highlight
incongruous

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 incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."

2 Immoderate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
refurbish
appalling
excessive
penurious

Solution
The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

3 The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest.
68% Answer Correctly
accentuate
fidelity
punctual
oblige

Solution
The definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to." Used in a sentence: The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest. The definition for fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

4 The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion.
60% Answer Correctly
meticulous
scorn
repentant
ethical

Solution
The definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt." Used in a sentence: The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion. The definition for ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."

5 Regale most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
iridescent
inflammatory
stifle
entertain

Solution
The definition for regale is "To amuse." Used in a sentence: My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures. The definition for iridescent is "having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."