ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 369100 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.27
Score 0% 65%

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1 Benefactor most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
extenuating
commemorate
patron
proximity

Solution
The definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help." Used in a sentence: Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

2 Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date.
59% Answer Correctly
observe
incidental
duplicity
inflammatory

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 incidental is "minor.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

3 Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline.
53% Answer Correctly
extol
egotist
opportune
upbraid

Solution
The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."

4 Untenable most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
baseless
diffident
raucous
accentuate

Solution
The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for raucous is "noisy, rowdy.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."

5 Authoritarian most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
strict
illuminate
advantageous
discern

Solution
The definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority." Used in a sentence: Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day. The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."