ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 451266 Results

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1 Commemorate most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
antidote
facade
induce
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 antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."

2 Lenient most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
defiant
iridescent
duplicity
merciful

Solution
The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality."

3 Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop.
54% Answer Correctly
benevolent
liability
blowhard
fidelity

Solution
The definition for egotist is "Self–important person." Used in a sentence: Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop. 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 benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."

4 Consuela's friends called her an aesthete when she claimed that Monet's paintings made her cry.
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connoisseur
inflammatory
scapegoat
insolence

Solution
The definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty." Used in a sentence: Consuela's friends called her an aesthete when she claimed that Monet's paintings made her cry. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

5 The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness.
54% Answer Correctly
indecorous
proximity
mitigating
turpitude

Solution
The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."