ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 349256 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.28
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1 Commemorate most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
fickle
precept
observe
incongruous

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 fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

2 Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out.
61% Answer Correctly
hedonism
sociable
strategem
inviolable

Solution
The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."

3 Liability most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
avian
scapegoat
handicap
demeanor

Solution
The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

4 Archetypal most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
curtail
lurid
classic
naive

Solution
The definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example." Used in a sentence: Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems The definition for naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."

5 The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest.
68% Answer Correctly
gravity
oblige
abate
benevolent

Solution
The definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to." Used in a sentence: The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest. The definition for gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."