ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 849646 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.31
Score 0% 66%

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

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 induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."

2 Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football.
68% Answer Correctly
suspect
turpitude
fraud
prudent

Solution
The definition for dubious is "Questionable." Used in a sentence: Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football. The definition for prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity.", and the definition for fraud is "Trick."

3 Archaic most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
camaraderie
procrastinate
antiquated
disdain

Solution
The definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time." Used in a sentence: In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic. The definition for camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."

4 It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party.
66% Answer Correctly
gruff
catastrophic
exception
oblilgatory

Solution
The definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility." Used in a sentence: It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

5 Eulogy most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
homage
anthology
revive
censure

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The definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased." Used in a sentence: Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral. The definition for anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."