ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 9752 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.55
Score 0% 71%

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1 Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels.
61% Answer Correctly
flaunt
scapegoat
adorn
oblivious

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 flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

2 "heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy.
70% Answer Correctly
mind
entangle
celebrated
avian

Solution
The definition for heed is "To pay attention to." Used in a sentence: "Heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy. The definition for entangle is "to involve in trouble.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for avian is "Relating to birds."

3 Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems
72% Answer Correctly
incumbent
prune
periodic
classic

Solution
The definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example." Used in a sentence: Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems The definition for incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

4 The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value.
86% Answer Correctly
defect
futile
regurgitate
incumbent

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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 regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."

5 Eulogy most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
homage
plaudits
demean
embellish

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 embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."