ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 278460 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.71
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1 Celebrated most nearly means:
87% Answer Correctly
admired
buffer
regale
distortion

Solution
The definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected." Used in a sentence: The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

2 The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit.
70% Answer Correctly
derivative
trove
inviolable
trim

Solution
The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

3 Anthology most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
precept
refurbish
drub
collection

Solution
The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

4 Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college.
68% Answer Correctly
condone
comfort
drab
archetypal

Solution
The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

5 It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party.
66% Answer Correctly
commemorate
serenity
interminable
oblilgatory

Solution
The definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility." Used in a sentence: It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party. The definition for commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."