ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 140176 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.54
Score 0% 71%

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1 Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date.
60% Answer Correctly
illuminate
observe
epistolary
implement

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 illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish."

2 The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion.
76% Answer Correctly
gargantuan
inviolable
beat
distortion

Solution
The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

3 Anthology most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
collection
mediate
archetypal
surplus

Solution
The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for surplus is "excess.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."

4 Parity most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
eulogy
immoderate
trove
sameness

Solution
The definition for parity is "Equality." Used in a sentence: Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake. The definition for trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."

5 The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain.
71% Answer Correctly
stealth
ecstatic
cushion
straddle

Solution
The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."