ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 167010 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.25
Score 0% 65%

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1 Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date.
59% Answer Correctly
observe
defiant
precept
augment

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 defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

2 Serenity most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
fragile
clarity
peace
equitable

Solution
The definition for serenity is "Calmness." Used in a sentence: The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm. The definition for fragile is "delicate.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."

3 Foil most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
discern
polarize
inviolable
complement

Solution
The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."

4 Pretense most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
incongruous
corrosive
cover
ethical

Solution
The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."

5 Duplicity most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
pallid
deceit
precept
proximity

Solution
The definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action." Used in a sentence: The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."