ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 269620 Results

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1 Commemorate most nearly means:
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combative
fidelity
eulogy
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 combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."

2 The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race.
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pompous
duplicity
polarize
absolve

Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."

3 Heinous most nearly means:
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odious
ploy
fickle
finite

Solution
The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."

4 Rancorous most nearly means:
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bitter
ploy
interminable
servile

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The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."

5 Epitaph most nearly means:
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immoderate
revive
inscription
epitaph

Solution
The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."