ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 664087 Results

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1 Commemorate most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
compulsion
exception
ploy
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 compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

2 Egotist most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
mediate
blowhard
polarize
regale

Solution
The definition for egotist is "Self–important person." Used in a sentence: Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop. The definition for regale is "to amuse.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."

3 Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert.
55% Answer Correctly
censure
euphoria
extant
akin

Solution
The definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent." Used in a sentence: Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert. The definition for censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness."

4 Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage.
59% Answer Correctly
serene
turmoil
epitaph
deferment

Solution
The definition for composed is "Calm." Used in a sentence: Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage. The definition for deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

5 Appalling most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
benefactor
exasperation
dreadful
benevolent

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 exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."