ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 75937 Results

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1 Embellish most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
fidelity
adorn
colossal
comparable

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 fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."

2 Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart.
70% Answer Correctly
regale
benefactor
aesthete
mask

Solution
The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance." Used in a sentence: Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart. The definition for aesthete is "person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."

3 Mediate most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
pantomime
extenuating
arbitrate
stern

Solution
The definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile." Used in a sentence: The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. The definition for pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

4 Pathos most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
hedonism
opportune
compassion
rancorous

Solution
The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

5 Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away.
67% Answer Correctly
straddle
sugar pill
entangle
beneficial

Solution
The definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing." Used in a sentence: Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away. The definition for beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."