ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 559487 Results

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1 The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism.
78% Answer Correctly
benefactor
glorify
opportune
surplus

Solution
The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

2 Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group.
68% Answer Correctly
penurious
serenity
articulate
aesthete

Solution
The definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive." Used in a sentence: Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."

3 Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject.
72% Answer Correctly
roam
eulogy
appraise
incidental

Solution
The definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language." Used in a sentence: Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject. The definition for eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."

4 Recrimination most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
buffer
drub
counterclaim
plaudits

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The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."

5 Commemorate most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
discern
observe
dubious
pantomime

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 pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."