ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 93401 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.40
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1 Embellish most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
indecorous
aesthete
adorn
grandiose

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 grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

2 The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces.
80% Answer Correctly
combustion
collection
refurbish
promote

Solution
The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

3 Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral.
66% Answer Correctly
catastrophic
homage
pathos
frugal

Solution
The definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased." Used in a sentence: Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral. The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

4 Pantomime most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
implement
charade
lenient
incongruous

Solution
The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."

5 Drab most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
camaraderie
redouble
foil
dreary

Solution
The definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous." Used in a sentence: The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring. The definition for redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."