ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 66096 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.18
Score 0% 64%

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1 Commemorate most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
corrosive
archaic
lenient
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 corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."

2 After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage.
84% Answer Correctly
rescue
deferment
drub
combustion

Solution
The definition for salvage is "To save from ruin." Used in a sentence: After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage. The definition for deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."

3 The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness.
54% Answer Correctly
incisive
elate
pretense
mitigating

Solution
The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."

4 Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director.
66% Answer Correctly
stifle
implement
prominence
living

Solution
The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."

5 The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class.
54% Answer Correctly
anomaly
insolence
implausible
liability

Solution
The definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply." Used in a sentence: The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class. The definition for liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."