ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 906327 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology.
73% Answer Correctly
seriousness
commemorate
incongruous
facade

Solution
The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."

2 "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother.
77% Answer Correctly
prevent
revive
futile
appraise

Solution
The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for revive is "To bring back to life.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."

3 Ecstatic most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
flaunt
overjoyed
corrosive
ecstatic

Solution
The definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional." Used in a sentence: They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second. The definition for flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

4 Embellish most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
rhapsody
adorn
belated
buffoonery

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The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."

5 The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers.
73% Answer Correctly
inviolable
derelict
corrupt
hedonism

Solution
The definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles." Used in a sentence: The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers. The definition for derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."