ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 164393 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.16
Score 0% 63%

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1 Commemorate most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
belated
observe
illuminate
elate

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 belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."

2 there is no doubt that eating vegetables is beneficial to one's health.
84% Answer Correctly
corrective
corroborate
advantageous
egotist

Solution
The definition for beneficial is "Helpful." Used in a sentence: there is no doubt that eating vegetables is beneficial to one's health. The definition for egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."

3 The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day.
53% Answer Correctly
augment
dulcet
untenable
demean

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 augment is "to make greater.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."

4 The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher.
58% Answer Correctly
benefactor
flourish
anthology
inviolable

Solution
The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

5 The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable.
61% Answer Correctly
retrograde
exasperation
naive
flaw

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 exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for flaw is "An imperfection."