ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 946879 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.32
Score 0% 66%

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1 Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels.
61% Answer Correctly
colossal
mandate
prudent
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 mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."

2 Epitaph most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
ethical
corroborate
incumbent
inscription

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 corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."

3 Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group.
68% Answer Correctly
drab
articulate
defiant
epitaph

Solution
The definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive." Used in a sentence: Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group. The definition for drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."

4 Garish most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
gaudy
procrastinate
raspy
censure

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."

5 The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating.
81% Answer Correctly
repeated
benevolent
awe
raspy

Solution
The definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals." Used in a sentence: The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating. The definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."