ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 250280 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.74
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1 Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date.
60% Answer Correctly
fragile
observe
intricate
elusive

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 fragile is "delicate.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."

2 Raspy most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
extenuating
insolence
harsh
illuminate

Solution
The definition for raspy is "rough, grating." Used in a sentence: After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

3 The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value.
86% Answer Correctly
defect
extol
exception
demean

Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for demean is "to lower status.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

4 Preclude most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
prudent
appalling
prevent
disconcert

Solution
The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."

5 The defiant toddler refused to leave the park.
68% Answer Correctly
incidental
scapegoat
induce
impudent

Solution
The definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance." Used in a sentence: The defiant toddler refused to leave the park. The definition for scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."