ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 500321 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.17
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1 Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date.
59% Answer Correctly
observe
turmoil
incumbent
distortion

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 incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

2 Scapegoat most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
combustion
embellish
benevolent
dupe

Solution
The definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others." Used in a sentence: Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies. The definition for combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

3 The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry.
59% Answer Correctly
caustic
interminable
stern
stealth

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."

4 Regale most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
entertain
stern
aerate
corroborate

Solution
The definition for regale is "To amuse." Used in a sentence: My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures. The definition for aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."

5 The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate.
71% Answer Correctly
derivative
precept
augment
detect

Solution
The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."