ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 705768 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.62
Score 0% 72%

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1 Civility most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
courtesy
illuminate
flaunt
elate

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."

2 Accessible most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
distortion
eulogy
accentuate
approachable

Solution
The definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach." Used in a sentence: The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language. The definition for accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

3 Regale most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
impenitent
extenuating
fidelity
entertain

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 impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."

4 Commemorate most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
flourish
observe
anthology
civility

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 flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

5 Retroactive most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
flaw
retrograde
condone
placebo

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 flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."