ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 957497 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 4.01
Score 0% 80%

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1 Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match.
84% Answer Correctly
raspy
opponent
polarize
elate

Solution
The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."

2 Embellish most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
adorn
fragile
indecorous
stifle

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 stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."

3 Flaw most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
extant
ecstatic
embellish
defect

Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for extant is "currently existing.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

4 Insinuate most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
absolve
buffoonery
imply
turpitude

Solution
The definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly." Used in a sentence: Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

5 Accessible most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
ethical
induce
approachable
corroborate

Solution
The definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach." Used in a sentence: The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language. The definition for induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."