ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 778583 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.38
Score 0% 68%

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1 Embellish most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
augment
clarity
adorn
disconcert

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 clarity is "clearness.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

2 The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums.
86% Answer Correctly
limited
intricate
cunning
rancorous

Solution
The definition for finite is "Having definite limits." Used in a sentence: The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums. The definition for intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

3 Naive most nearly means:
48% Answer Correctly
ethical
artless
incumbent
mediate

Solution
The definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom." Used in a sentence: The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was. The definition for incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."

4 Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert.
55% Answer Correctly
finite
dubious
derivative
akin

Solution
The definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent." Used in a sentence: Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert. The definition for dubious is "questionable.", the definition for finite is "Having definite limits.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

5 Onset most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
turmoil
corrective
intricate
start

Solution
The definition for onset is "Beginning." Used in a sentence: Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts. The definition for intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."