ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 942004 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.28
Score 0% 66%

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1 Embellish most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
surplus
preclude
eulogy
adorn

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 preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."

2 The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate.
71% Answer Correctly
archetypal
composed
buffoonery
detect

Solution
The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

3 The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account.
49% Answer Correctly
apathetic
glaring
benevolent
perception

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 perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."

4 Authoritarian most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
raucous
impenitent
flaunt
strict

Solution
The definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority." Used in a sentence: Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day. The definition for raucous is "noisy, rowdy.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

5 Rancorous most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
bitter
flagrant
supple
dubious

Solution
The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for dubious is "questionable.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."