ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 60557 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.62
Score 0% 72%

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1 Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college.
68% Answer Correctly
comfort
aesthete
inauspicious
genial

Solution
The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

2 Commemorate most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
observe
corroborate
distortion
cunning

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 corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

3 Revoke most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
regale
rhapsody
rescind
defiant

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 regale is "to amuse.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."

4 Adversary most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
celebrated
brandish
opponent
exalt

Solution
The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

5 Regale most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
entertain
extol
prominence
insinuate

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 prominence is "importance.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."