ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 515460 Results

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1 After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies.
80% Answer Correctly
rescind
civility
illuminate
extol

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 civility is "politeness.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

2 The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall.
56% Answer Correctly
pretentious
drab
curtail
immoderate

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

3 Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party.
82% Answer Correctly
rowdy
ecstatic
clarity
ramble

Solution
The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."

4 Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date.
59% Answer Correctly
accentuate
observe
insinuate
composed

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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 accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."

5 Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert.
54% Answer Correctly
sociable
distortion
untenable
akin

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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 distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."