ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 877470 Results

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1 Indecorous most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
trove
periodic
nurture
vulgar

Solution
The definition for indecorous is "In bad taste." Used in a sentence: My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner. The definition for nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

2 Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels.
61% Answer Correctly
entangle
melodious
adorn
camaraderie

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 melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."

3 Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts.
88% Answer Correctly
ethical
camaraderie
start
exception

Solution
The definition for onset is "Beginning." Used in a sentence: Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."

4 Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work.
55% Answer Correctly
immoderate
redouble
kudos
corroborate

Solution
The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."

5 Comprehensible most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
apathetic
lenient
intelligle
condone

Solution
The definition for comprehensible is "Understandable." Used in a sentence: Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor. The definition for condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."