ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 919810 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.81
Score 0% 56%

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1 "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone.
63% Answer Correctly
meticulous
garish
inscription
prune

Solution
The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

2 The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest.
68% Answer Correctly
oblige
entangle
regurgitate
illuminate

Solution
The definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to." Used in a sentence: The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest. The definition for entangle is "to involve in trouble.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."

3 Consuela's friends called her an aesthete when she claimed that Monet's paintings made her cry.
52% Answer Correctly
connoisseur
punctual
lurid
illuminate

Solution
The definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty." Used in a sentence: Consuela's friends called her an aesthete when she claimed that Monet's paintings made her cry. The definition for lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

4 Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling.
50% Answer Correctly
embellish
surly
illuminate
oblivious

Solution
The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

5 The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account.
49% Answer Correctly
sociable
glaring
garish
drab

Solution
The definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive." Used in a sentence: The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account. The definition for sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."