ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 855263

Questions 5
Words embellish, ethical, gargantuan, induce, straddle

Study Guide

embellish
The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels.
ethical
The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found.
gargantuan
The definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic." Used in a sentence: The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding.
induce
The definition for induce is "To influence or cause." Used in a sentence: The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche.
straddle
The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right.