ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 414232 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.10
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1 Commemorate most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
oblivious
drab
accommodate
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 accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."

2 Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill.
67% Answer Correctly
handicap
pomp
civility
trove

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 trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."

3 Straddle most nearly means:
43% Answer Correctly
waffle
liability
archaic
aesthete

Solution
The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."

4 Revoke most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
derivative
rescind
revive
combustion

Solution
The definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back." Used in a sentence: After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies. The definition for derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for revive is "To bring back to life.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."

5 The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable.
61% Answer Correctly
exception
avian
retrograde
clairvoyance

Solution
The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."