ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 988096 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.24
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1 Embellish most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
mandate
demeanor
adversary
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 demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."

2 Immoderate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
grandiose
excessive
nurture
augment

Solution
The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

3 It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party.
66% Answer Correctly
demeanor
stern
oblilgatory
apathetic

Solution
The definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility." Used in a sentence: It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

4 Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign.
66% Answer Correctly
ominous
repel
rail
elate

Solution
The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."

5 The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out.
57% Answer Correctly
buffer
renown
fickle
frugal

Solution
The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable."