ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 814044 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.28
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1 Embellish most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
adorn
procrastinate
pretentious
deferment

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 procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

2 The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother.
71% Answer Correctly
scapegoat
meticulous
exception
impudence

Solution
The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

3 Camaraderie most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
insolence
sociability
pretense
antidote

Solution
The definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship." Used in a sentence: The manager hoped the retreat would increase the camaraderie among the feuding workers. The definition for pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

4 Disdain most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
scorn
cunning
stealth
mandate

Solution
The definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt." Used in a sentence: The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion. The definition for cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed."

5 Corrosive most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
caustic
ploy
euphoria
preclude

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for euphoria is "feeling of great happiness.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."