ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 806216 Results

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1 Embellish most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
camaraderie
ramble
adorn
recrimination

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 ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."

2 Anthology most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
collection
prominence
censure
exasperation

Solution
The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."

3 Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends.
62% Answer Correctly
parity
foil
channel
pallid

Solution
The definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing." Used in a sentence: Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends. The definition for parity is "equality.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."

4 The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage.
64% Answer Correctly
conduit
buffoonery
demean
brandish

Solution
The definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures." Used in a sentence: The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage. The definition for demean is "to lower status.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing."

5 Eloquent most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
proximity
articulate
perception
ploy

Solution
The definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive." Used in a sentence: Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group. The definition for perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."