ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 169125 Results

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1 The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism.
78% Answer Correctly
straddle
mediate
ecstatic
glorify

Solution
The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

2 Walter's trove of vintage baseball cards was worth thousands of dollars.
59% Answer Correctly
regurgitate
appraise
facade
cache

Solution
The definition for trove is "Valuable collection." Used in a sentence: Walter's trove of vintage baseball cards was worth thousands of dollars. The definition for regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."

3 Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling.
70% Answer Correctly
frugal
serenity
obnoxious
dreadful

Solution
The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."

4 Commemorate most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
mandate
observe
finite
inauspicious

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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 inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for finite is "Having definite limits.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."

5 My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner.
69% Answer Correctly
induce
vulgar
adversary
incumbent

Solution
The definition for indecorous is "In bad taste." Used in a sentence: My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner. The definition for adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."