ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 992246 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.37
Score 0% 67%

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1 Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels.
61% Answer Correctly
repel
adorn
exalt
benefactor

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 repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."

2 The impatient Zoe found the longwinded lecture interminable.
68% Answer Correctly
ceaseless
surplus
recrimination
grandiose

Solution
The definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless." Used in a sentence: The impatient Zoe found the longwinded lecture interminable. The definition for surplus is "excess.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

3 Incongruous most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
pretentious
inappropriate
heinous
illuminate

Solution
The definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible." Used in a sentence: Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress. The definition for heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

4 Dubious most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
suspect
intricate
supple
benefactor

Solution
The definition for dubious is "Questionable." Used in a sentence: Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football. The definition for intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

5 Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling.
70% Answer Correctly
dreadful
stern
anthology
pantomime

Solution
The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."