ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 183418 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.33
Score 0% 67%

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1 The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble.
66% Answer Correctly
aesthete
accommodate
buffer
evasive

Solution
The definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp." Used in a sentence: The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble. The definition for aesthete is "person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

2 Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired.
85% Answer Correctly
corrosive
procrastinate
reanimate
combustion

Solution
The definition for revive is "To bring back to life." Used in a sentence: Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired. The definition for corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."

3 Rail most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
buffoonery
upbraid
finite
drab

Solution
The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for finite is "having definite limits.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."

4 Appalling most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
cunning
dreadful
exalt
gargantuan

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 exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."

5 Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date.
59% Answer Correctly
incisive
observe
refurbish
scapegoat

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 scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."