ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 119693 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.16
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1 Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date.
59% Answer Correctly
combative
observe
illuminate
buffoonery

Solution
The definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony." Used in a sentence: Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

2 Insolence most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
euphoria
impudence
interminable
clairvoyance

Solution
The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."

3 Ramble most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
augment
roam
meticulous
promote

Solution
The definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language." Used in a sentence: Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

4 The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day.
53% Answer Correctly
flaunt
ecstatic
lurid
dulcet

Solution
The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

5 The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable.
61% Answer Correctly
duplicity
gargantuan
heed
retrograde

Solution
The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for heed is "To pay attention to.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."