ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 787310 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.45
Score 0% 69%

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1 Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels.
61% Answer Correctly
belated
adorn
flaw
retroactive

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 flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."

2 Ethical most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
camaraderie
serenity
honorable
oblivious

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 serenity is "calmness.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

3 Salvage most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
brandish
stern
parity
rescue

Solution
The definition for salvage is "To save from ruin." Used in a sentence: After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage. The definition for parity is "equality.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."

4 Equitable most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
proximity
condone
lurid
impartial

Solution
The definition for equitable is "Fair and equal." Used in a sentence: The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

5 The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet.
57% Answer Correctly
complement
advantageous
regale
archetypal

Solution
The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."