ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 630174 Results

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1 The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism.
77% Answer Correctly
drub
prune
equitable
glorify

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 equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."

2 Buffoonery most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
corrosive
gravity
jocularity
civility

Solution
The definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior." Used in a sentence: Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery. The definition for corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."

3 Commemorate most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
liability
discern
combative
observe

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 discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."

4 The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable.
61% Answer Correctly
garish
retrograde
epitaph
foil

Solution
The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."

5 Corrosive most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
derelict
caustic
fidelity
exalt

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."