ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 784517 Results

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1 Embellish most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
adorn
melodious
implement
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 implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

2 Ramble most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
impenitent
futile
roam
untenable

Solution
The definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language." Used in a sentence: Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject. The definition for futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."

3 Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework.
50% Answer Correctly
extenuating
cunning
altruistic
disconcert

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The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

4 The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors.
74% Answer Correctly
genial
placebo
complicated
extenuating

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The definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts." Used in a sentence: The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

5 The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters.
64% Answer Correctly
abate
augment
fraud
arbitrate

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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 abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for fraud is "Trick."