ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 38664 Results

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1 Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert.
55% Answer Correctly
akin
corrosive
epitaph
flourish

Solution
The definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent." Used in a sentence: Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert. The definition for epitaph is "brief statement honoring a dead person.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."

2 Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date.
60% Answer Correctly
periodic
combustion
rancorous
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 rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."

3 The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class.
54% Answer Correctly
implausible
straddle
clairvoyance
anomaly

Solution
The definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply." Used in a sentence: The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class. The definition for clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

4 Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind.
80% Answer Correctly
adversary
hopeless
disconcert
augment

Solution
The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

5 Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush.
82% Answer Correctly
aesthete
epistolary
impenitent
igniting

Solution
The definition for combustion is "Act of burning." Used in a sentence: Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. The definition for epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."