ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 337377 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills.
56% Answer Correctly
commonplace
proximity
melodious
compulsion

Solution
The definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary." Used in a sentence: The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."

2 The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet.
57% Answer Correctly
induce
appalling
complement
derivative

Solution
The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

3 Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious.
50% Answer Correctly
corroborate
rhapsody
seditious
fidelity

Solution
The definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger." Used in a sentence: Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious. The definition for fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."

4 Commemorate most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
accentuate
observe
exalt
clairvoyance

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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 accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."

5 In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic.
69% Answer Correctly
revive
corrosive
buffoonery
antiquated

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The definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time." Used in a sentence: In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for revive is "To bring back to life.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."