ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 886954 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.24
Score 0% 65%

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1 Embellish most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
antidote
adorn
melodious
corrective

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 corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."

2 The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness.
54% Answer Correctly
intricate
mitigating
aerate
supple

Solution
The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."

3 Manifest most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
derivative
combustion
evident
drab

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 drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

4 Extant most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
extant
drab
procrastinate
living

Solution
The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for extant is "currently existing.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."

5 Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben.
75% Answer Correctly
ecstatic
incumbent
systematic
accentuate

Solution
The definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner." Used in a sentence: Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben. The definition for incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."