ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 250135 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.64
Score 0% 73%

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1 Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness.
91% Answer Correctly
cure
foil
rancorous
pomp

Solution
The definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts." Used in a sentence: Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

2 Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher.
76% Answer Correctly
improbable
servile
perception
melodious

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

3 Commemorate most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
negate
ecstatic
revive
observe

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 negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for revive is "To bring back to life.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

4 The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends."
78% Answer Correctly
buffoonery
benevolent
fragile
bird–like

Solution
The definition for avian is "Relating to birds." Used in a sentence: The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends." The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."

5 The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher.
59% Answer Correctly
promote
regale
flourish
pantomime

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 regale is "to amuse.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."