ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 870607 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.26
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1 James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose.
67% Answer Correctly
salvage
evident
archetypal
equitable

Solution
The definition for manifest is "Obvious." Used in a sentence: James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose. The definition for archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

2 Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels.
61% Answer Correctly
adorn
lenient
straddle
impenitent

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 impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

3 The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit.
70% Answer Correctly
trim
advantageous
iridescent
curtail

Solution
The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for iridescent is "having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

4 In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic.
69% Answer Correctly
antiquated
unscrupulous
pantomime
mediate

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 mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

5 Composed most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
ramble
advantageous
serene
insolence

Solution
The definition for composed is "Calm." Used in a sentence: Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage. The definition for advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."