ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 707286 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.48
Score 0% 70%

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1 Commemorate most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
celebrated
interminable
accessible
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 celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."

2 Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate.
65% Answer Correctly
raucous
stifle
subside
servile

Solution
The definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity." Used in a sentence: Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."

3 Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics.
66% Answer Correctly
compulsion
gargantuan
indecorous
elucidate

Solution
The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."

4 Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots.
81% Answer Correctly
lurid
incumbent
urge
penurious

Solution
The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."

5 Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair.
76% Answer Correctly
derelict
procrastinate
grandiose
highlight

Solution
The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."