ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 659822 Results

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1 Appalling most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
dreadful
penurious
extenuating
cunning

Solution
The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

2 Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date.
59% Answer Correctly
extenuating
euphoria
mediate
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 extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness."

3 Eulogy most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
parity
cunning
elusive
homage

Solution
The definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased." Used in a sentence: Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral. The definition for elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for parity is "Equality."

4 Onset most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
methodical
start
rehash
rhapsody

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The definition for onset is "Beginning." Used in a sentence: Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts. The definition for rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."

5 Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher.
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lurid
finite
discern
improbable

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."