ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 487784 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.71
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1 Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date.
60% Answer Correctly
flaunt
precept
observe
trove

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 trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

2 After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy.
83% Answer Correctly
inflammatory
rail
harsh
induce

Solution
The definition for raspy is "rough, grating." Used in a sentence: After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."

3 The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating.
81% Answer Correctly
melodious
celebrated
repeated
pathos

Solution
The definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals." Used in a sentence: The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating. The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

4 Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found.
82% Answer Correctly
heinous
honorable
serenity
surplus

Solution
The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."

5 Regurgitate most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
revoke
supple
spew
insinuate

Solution
The definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back." Used in a sentence: The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts. The definition for revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."