ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 445368 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.07
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1 Commemorate most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
censure
antidote
observe
genial

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 genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."

2 Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert.
54% Answer Correctly
pretense
akin
melee
elate

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 pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."

3 Indecorous most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
prune
comprehensible
clairvoyance
vulgar

Solution
The definition for indecorous is "In bad taste." Used in a sentence: My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner. The definition for clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."

4 The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet.
57% Answer Correctly
buffer
apathetic
complement
regurgitate

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 buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

5 Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake.
68% Answer Correctly
flagrant
inflammatory
sameness
prudent

Solution
The definition for parity is "Equality." Used in a sentence: Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake. The definition for prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."